At Billion Dollar Smile, we understand the importance of practicing good oral hygiene in helping you achieve a brighter and healthier smile.
Maintaining healthy teeth and gums is essential to overall well-being. Proper dental hygiene can prevent tooth decay, gum disease and other dental problems, while also having an impact on other related health conditions including heart disease, diabetes, respiratory disease, osteoporosis, and rheumatoid arthritis. By adopting healthy habits, you can keep your teeth and gums strong and healthy throughout your life. And as a billion-dollar bonus, taking good care of your teeth can also help you to achieve a brighter and whiter smile.
However, achieving and maintaining healthy teeth and gums requires more than simply brushing twice a day. Our Billion Dollar Smile Team have done some digging for the best oral care routine. Here are some healthy habits you can adopt for strong, healthy teeth and gums:
1. Brush Twice a Day
Brushing your teeth twice a day is the most basic and essential habit for maintaining good oral health. It removes food particles, plaque, and bacteria that accumulate on your teeth and gums. However, many of us skip at least one of those brushing times. For best results brush your teeth gently in circular motions for at least two minutes each time and spit out toothpaste leftovers without rinsing.
2. Floss Regularly
Flossing is another essential habit that you should incorporate into your daily oral hygiene routine. It helps to remove food particles and plaque that get stuck between your teeth and along the gum line. This will help to keep your teeth clean and looking good, and also remove up to 100% of plaque and bacteria. Flossing is an acquired taste, and for those of us who do not like flossing for whichever reason – interdental brushes and floss come in many shapes and sizes allowing to choose the most suitable and easy-to-use product.
3. Use Mouthwash
Mouthwash can be a great addition to your oral hygiene routine. Mouthwash helps to kill bacteria that can cause bad breath and gum disease, and also helps to strengthen your tooth enamel. However, for the maximum effect, do not use toothpaste and mouthwash at the same time, but rather space them throughout the day as stand-alone hygiene products, since mouthwash can wash away any enamel protection given by the toothpaste, reducing its preventative effectiveness.
4. Drink Plenty of Water
Drinking water is not only important for your overall health, but it’s also important for your oral health. Drinking water helps to rinse away food particles and bacteria in your mouth, preventing them from sticking to your teeth and gums. It also helps to keep your mouth hydrated, which is essential for the production of saliva. Saliva helps to neutralise acids in your mouth, preventing tooth decay and gum disease. However, if you find yourself reaching for the glass of water during your sleep time, you might be experiencing the symptoms of dry mouth and might benefit from specialized oral care products that help increase salivary flow.
5. Quit Smoking
Smoking is not only bad for your overall health, but it’s also bad for your oral health. It is well-documented that smoking can cause serious issues with your mouth, such as gum disease, tooth decay, and even oral cancer. Smoking is also one of the major causes of tooth discolouration. If you smoke, quitting can help to improve your tooth colour and oral health, as well as your overall health.
Maintaining healthy teeth and gums requires a combination of healthy habits. By adopting these healthy habits, you can help to ensure your teeth and gums stay strong and healthy for years to come.
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