Your teeth and gums are with you for life. Well, as long as you take good care of them. According to your dentist in Corona, oral hygiene habits go a long way when it comes to healthy teeth and gums.
When you practice good oral habits, you are protecting your mouth and your body. If you follow the Corona Dental Blog, you will remember that there is a link between oral and overall health.
Below are a few ways to increase your chances of keeping your teeth for life.
Brush Every Day Twice a Day
Brushing your teeth twice a day keeps bad bacteria from overtaking the good stuff. Your mouth is filled with bacteria, most of it healthy. However, if you don’t brush twice a day the bad stuff will eventually overrun your mouth causing tooth decay and gum disease.
Brush your teeth with a soft bristled brush and don’t forget to swap out your toothbrush for a new one every three months or more often if the bristles are frayed.
Flossing Keeps You Healthy
Flossing once a day, helps keep your teeth
clean and your gums free from debris. When you floss your teeth, you are
reaching areas that your brush just can’t get to. Floss around each tooth and
make sure to get in-between. When you floss, you are preventing bacteria and
debris from invading under your gum line.
Use and Antibacterial Mouth Wash
Antibacterial mouthwashes kill germs. When used in conjunction with brushing and flossing you tripling your protection against bacteria that erodes the enamel on your teeth. Use a mouth rinse with fluoride to protect from cavities as well.
Eat a Healthy Diet
What you consume plays a huge roll in overall and oral health. Your Corona dentist recommends that you eat a diet that is rich in fruits and vegetables. Enjoy lots of calcium rich foods for strong teeth and avoid sugar, acidic drinks, such as energy drinks and soda, and keep starchy foods to a minimum.
Schedule Regular Dental Appointments
Regular dental appointments, including comprehensive dental checkups with cancer screenings, are the best way to prevent tooth decay and gum disease. Your Corona dentist also has a bird’s eye view as to what is going on with the rest of your body. That cold sore that won’t go away could be an early sign of oral cancer.
If you would like to learn more about healthy
teeth and gums, or would like to schedule a dental checkup in Corona, call and
talk to a team member today.
