Proper dental hygiene is not just for a beautiful smile

The mouth is often referred to as the “portal” to one’s general wellbeing. Inadequate oral care can create issues that are far more serious than an unattractive smile. Good oral and dental care should be a holistic approach with an emphasis on avoidance and preventive measures.

Gum disease has been associated with heart complications, diabetes complications, and respiratory issues. Most dental disease is preventable! There is also quality of life issues to consider. Poor hygiene can lead to loss of food consumption such as the ability to chew meats and other animal proteins. What you do today to prevent dental disease affects your tomorrow! Be mindful that your habits have long-term effects on your health and wellbeing.

Making a boring routine fun and easy

Making daily dental care easy and enjoyable promotes good hygiene practices for adults and kids alike. Today’s innovations in consumable products and tools enable people to get great dental hygiene care at home. Prices have become reasonable for some of the most effective products.

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A good daily oral hygiene routine needs only last a few minutes, a couple of times per day, and should include brushing, flossing, and mouth rinse. Children should use both fluoride-based mouth rinse and toothpaste. For adults who may want to eliminate stains, all-natural toothpaste with charcoal are popular and effective. Use an ultrasonic tooth cleaner to regularly remove tooth plaque and hardened calculus build-up. Adding a water flosser to your routine is proven more effective than brushing alone. There are many price points for water flossers and they come in portable and desktop models, making them convenient to use. Change up your routine to make it more pleasant, especially for children. Add an electric toothbrush to the mix and change the bristle heads regularly. For children they are battery-operated toothbrushes with popular characters that you can change out to make them more enticing to use, most supermarkets carry them and they are very reasonably affordable!

Proper nutrition is also important

Foods and beverages affect your oral health. Drinks that are high in acids such as sodas and juices should be used in moderation. Reduce sugar intake and avoid all tobacco products including e-cigarettes. Eating a well-balanced diet will help your gum tissue stay healthy and vibrant. To maintain strong teeth, have a diet rich in calcium such as low-fat milk, yogurt, and dark leafy vegetables. Vitamin C promotes gum health; common foods that contain vitamin C are tomatoes, broccoli, and peppers.

Removing food debris after eating is the most effective way to prevent plaque buildup. As mentioned above there are potable models that you can use at work, school, or when traveling. Do not let inconvenience be an excuse for good health. Small acts today will prevent major problems tomorrow. Similarly small cost investments today will save you money in health expenses tomorrow.

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