Taking Care Of Your Teeth

By Wayne Truter

When you get your photo taken, you usually smile and reveal to the world your teeth. Healthy teeth can be a indicator of one's personality. Slobs usually have teeth that are rotten and they have bad breath.

However, people who keep their teeth in tiptop shape are the ones who are known to be successful and responsible in their careers. Personal dental care differs from one person to another, but it all comes down to one important fact: the healthier your teeth are, the greater you would look.

Aside from the aesthetic value of healthy, good-looking teeth, they also help a person chew foods properly. Remember, for a person to have a good digestion, the foods that he or she would eat should be chewed properly. Having a good set of teeth also enables a person to speak clearly and confidently.

If you are not satisfied with the color of your teeth, the best way is to visit your dentist first and consult him or her about your dilemma. Your dentist will tell you about the effectiveness of over-counter-products or they may even offer to give you professional treatment.

Most celebrities actually prefer to undergo professional teeth whitening treatment because that way, their unique needs can be met. Be very careful in purchasing over-the-counter teeth whitening products because some of these may contain bleaching agents that can actually damage your mouth and gums.

You might think that having a clear film stuck to your teeth is harmful (since it's clear, anyway) but you might change your mind when you discover that the film is very sticky and it has a magnet-like aura that attracts bacteria to stick to it.

Sugar Perhaps everybody has gone through a stage in their childhood when they would constantly hear their elders warning them about the evils of eating too much sugary sweets and candies. And those warnings are true indeed; eating sugary sweets and candies is a major cause of tooth decay.

The acid is the one responsible for eating away your tooth enamel, which would then cause holes in your teeth called cavities. Too much plaque also causes a disease called gingivitis. It is a gum disease that makes gums red, sore and swollen.

When you drink sodas or eat sugary foods throughout the day, the enamel of your teeth becomes constantly exposed to acids. Cough drops, hard candies, and breath mints are just some examples of the harmful sugary sweets that dissolve in your mouth slowly.

You can do this by simply buying a tongue cleaner. There are a lot of toothbrushes in the market today that have built in tongue and cheeks cleaner. They may be a bit more expensive than regular toothbrushes, but they're worth the extra money anyway.

Eating sweet and sugary foods before sleeping is perhaps the most damaging thing one can do to his or her teeth because one does not produce a lot of saliva when he or she is asleep.

By brushing your teeth at least two times a day, you can break down the plaque and prevent it from building up to cause cavities and other teeth and mouth problems.

Personal dental care is a person's responsibility to himself. It is part of daily hygiene and it must be not neglected, just like bathing and washing hands. Always remember to use a soft tooth brush. - 29879

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