Tag: Hygiene

How To Have Good Oral Hygiene

If you want to have a great smile just like everyone out there, then it is time you learn some proper oral hygiene in order to prevent your teeth against a variety of dental complications such as infection and gum diseases. Here are some actionable tips on how to have good oral hygiene that will help you promote your oral hygiene.

Use the right brushing techniques

With the toothbrush placed at 45-degree angle dentistagainst your gums, gently move it back and forth
in short strokes. Thoroughly brush the inner tooth surfaces, outer tooth surfaces as well as the chewing surfaces of your teeth. Also, brush your tongue to freshen your breath and remove bacteria.

Floss your teeth after brushing

Flossing helps remove food particles along other harmful substances that are difficult to remove with regular brushing. Moreover, flossing helps you reach deep between the teeth where the brush bristle can’t reach.

Avoid tobacco

brushingBy quitting tobacco, you will be doing yourself a big favor. First, it will protect you against periodontal complications and oral cancer. Secondly, it will help save you from numerous ill effects caused by the agents that are used for purposes of masking the smell of tobacco. For instance, you may opt for candies, coffee or tea to mask the smoky odor and breath after smoking a cigarette. Over time, this can double the amount of damage that is caused by smoking.

Consume foods that are rich in calcium

Calcium is essential for your bones and teeth …

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