Posts

Showing posts with the label tips for healthy teeth

eat right to keep your smile bright

Image
A healthy smile is not only limited to brushing and cleaning teeth regularly but every bite you eat also affects the oral health. So, be very wise while choosing food to munch on.  http://cure.plus   helps you to find doctor nearby .  Given below are some important dietary guidelines to improve oral health. 1.       Keep yourself hydrated Water is not only an essential component to keep your body healthy, but also to keep your smile bright as always. It helps in brushing away food particles. Fluoride present in water helps to reduce cavities risk. 2.       Fat fiber and wholegrain High-fiber foods induce saliva flow that protects your teeth. Wholegrain foods such as bananas, apples, peanuts, almonds, and oranges, are really beneficial for teeth, gums, and bones. 3.       Try to avoid snacking between meals It takes around 20-30 minutes for saliva...

8 mistakes you make while brushing your teeth

Image
Keeping your teeth as well as gums in good health requires regular visits to the dentist. However, a good dental care begins at home. It is very important to brush your teeth the right way to maintain healthy teeth and gums. 1.       Using toothbrush for too long The average life of a toothbrush is about three months with consistent use twice a day for seven days a week. When you have used your brush for about 200 times, you need to change your brush as the bristles tend to be worn out and frayed. And the brush with broken bristles won’t clean your oral cavity properly. Grab a new toothbrush once the bristles lose their flexibility. 2.       Not brushing your teeth for enough of time Brushing teeth for two minutes is the most recommended duration by dental professionals. Most of the people brush for just 45 seconds. Brushing for less than 2 minutes is not the sufficient time fluoride in your toothp...

Is sensitivity in tooth cramping your eating experience?

Image
Are your teeth tender? Can’t you enjoy your favorite ice-cream? Or are you compromising on your candies, pastries, and cupcakes? Does drinking icy cold beverages put teeth under discomfort? Well, now you don’t have to refrain yourself from enjoying anything hot, cold/frizzy cold or even sweet. It’s a time say goodbye to all the pain, and to get back to the habit of not saying no to anything you used to enjoy in childhood, I am sure you still do. Here are the things you can opt to get relief from tooth sensitivity to enhance oral health. Avoid brushing with too much force: Sometimes tooth sensitivity occurs when you brush the teeth with too much force or if you are using a brush with hard-bristle. If you continue this with time, you are scratching the upper hard layer of your tooth, enamel. The absence of which causes sensitive teeth. Limit the intake of acidic foods: Acidic foods such as lemon, grapefruit, Kiwi, tomato sauce, and pickles can induce pain on the exposed ne...