How to keep your teeth healthy?

How to keep your teeth healthy?

Are you afraid of losing teeth? Did you know that gum disease - not the aging process - is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults? Good oral health habits and a healthy lifestyle can help you keep your gums healthy and your smile bright for life. Your daily routine is simple, by brushing, flossing and eating a balanced diet with lots of fruits and vegetables is important regardless of age. Here are some tips to help keep your mouth and teeth healthy:

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  Brush your teeth at least twice a day

  Regular cleaning of teeth is important throughout life. Brushing helps remove the thin layer of bacteria that builds up on your teeth daily and contributes to tooth decay. Brush your teeth for 2 to 3 minutes using a fluoride toothpaste at least twice a day. If you can brush your teeth after every meal, it's better. When brushing your teeth, you should keep the bristles at an angle on the gum line and clean them along the gum line and the inner and outer surfaces of each tooth. Close with brushing your tongue to help you remove bacteria from your mouth.
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  Special concerns as you get older:

  Although caries may occur in any area of the teeth, the most prone to caries is around the old fillings or in the soft root of the teeth that has been detected as the gums recede. Be sure to visit your dentist regularly so he can monitor these vulnerable areas.
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  Floss daily

  No matter how delicate your teeth are, the bristles will not be able to reach the areas between the teeth. So it is important to use the dental floss once a day. The best time is before bed and preferably before brushing your teeth. Flossing will maintain the strength of your gums. It will prevent the accumulation of food residues and the bacterial plaque layer between your teeth.
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  Why is flossing so important?

  t's the only way to remove plaque between the teeth and below the gum line where caries and gum disease often occur. Most people don't realize how important it is to take care of their gums as well as their teeth. Gum disease is an infection of gum tissue and bones that support teeth and is the main cause of tooth loss in adults. In addition, recent research has shown that gum health may be associated with certain chronic diseases and human health in general. Recent studies have shown that gum disease is associated with many diseases related to public health and may be a risk factor in Alzheimer's disease, heart disease, diabetes or premature birth for pregnant women.