John Ray once said, “beauty is power, a smile is its sword”. This quote is pretty simple yet implies the importance of having a great smile.
But, how can you show a great smile if you’re not confident with your oral health or if your teeth are decaying?
In order to use your smile as a sword, you need to keep your oral health in a proper manner.
Even though oral health is important, many of us are guilty of not giving that much attention. We care for our body and made sure we’re in good condition at all times, but we’re not giving importance to our oral health.
Eat calcium-rich foods
Calcium plays a vital role in the formation and maintenance of healthy teeth and gums. It is applicable in both children and adults. Calcium is the mineral that plays a role in making the jawbones healthy and strong to hold the teeth in place. Thus, lack of calcium can wreak havoc the overall health and quality of your teeth.
Drink water instead of soda or juice
Drinking juice, soda or sports drinks can wash down your dinner. However, these drinks can leave unwanted sugar on your teeth. The cavity-causing bacteria in your mouth love to eat sugar and produce acid that wears away enamel, which is the outer shell of your teeth.
There are minerals in saliva like calcium and phosphate that help your teeth fight against tooth decay. It also helps wash away food and other residues that might have been left behind on your teeth. Drinking water helps prevent dry mouth, which in turn keeps tooth decay at bay. Aside from that, flavored drinks can cause teeth stain.
Brush with an enamel-strengthening toothpaste
There are hundreds, if not thousands of kinds of toothpaste available in the market these days. You can choose from toothpaste with teeth whitening ingredients to breathe freshening. Brushing regularly with a remineralizing toothpaste is one of the best methods of strengthening tooth enamel. If you want to keep your teeth healthy, choose a toothpaste that contains enamel-strengthening ingredients.
These kinds of toothpaste are rich in ingredients that don’t just clean your teeth but keep it strong.
Avoid foods and drinks that stain enamel
Coffee, tea and some of your favorite drinks can cause your teeth to stain. It’s best to avoid these foods and drinks if you can. Another alternative trick you can try is to use straws (metal, glass or silicone straws are better than plastic and disposable straws) when drinking your favorite. By doing so, the fluid will go pass the teeth that can avoid it from leaving nasty stains.
Don’t forget about the rest of your mouth
Dentists suggest at least 6-month interval when having your teeth checked. Some of the oral treatments can be harsh for your teeth if conducted within short intervals. Thus, it’s good to follow the schedule provided by your dentists.
Aside from that, you should also refrain or minimize the use of abrasive dental treatments that can weaken your teeth’s enamel. Choosing toothpaste that has mild ingredients can help in keeping your teeth strong and healthy.