| Saturday, February 7, 2009 |
| Golden Rules on Having Pearly White Healthy Teeth |
So how important is it to practice good oral hygiene? Why should you take time tend to your dental health? For starters, take note of this maxim: People who chose not to squeeze the toothpaste tube will end up soaking their teeth in a glass of water overnight for the rest of their lives. Yes, not being mindful of having healthy teeth can mean losing all your teeth later on. Just imagine how you'd look, and how that feels. A set of pearly white healthy teeth should come from inside your mouth, not from a glass on your bedside table.
So what are means and ways for you to have healthy teeth? It has been said over and over since you were a kid. And now that you're an adult and an elderly in the future (if it's not too late), this still applies- brush your teeth three times a day. It would also help if you choose the right toothpaste. Toothpaste is actually a recipe which does much on you having healthy teeth and gums and a beautiful smile. Make sure that the ingredients in your toothpaste are medically proven. You can spare yourself further expenses if you keep to good oral hygiene.
Brushing three times a day can mean fewer dental appointments and painful (and expensive) dental procedures. Not to mention that you won't have to agonize over a tooth decay or swelling gums. If you happen to be a parent, you ought to be mindful about teaching your kids good dental care. From the early years, you should supervise your kids on their way to have healthy teeth. In can be fun introducing to your baby his or her new first toothbrush. Think about having a fancy character to it, maybe a Disney logo. This would make your baby attracted to the toothbrush.
And better yet, your baby will know that the fancy bristled instrument is his or hers. Your baby's first encounter with the toothbrush should also be exciting and pleasant. Telling your child what the toothbrush is and how to use it. This can actually come so easy especially as babies basically put everything in their mouths. You can start your baby's mini steps towards having healthy teeth by putting two tablespoons of water in a plastic cup. Squeeze in a small amount of toothpaste into the cup and then stir. The fondly instruct your child to dip his or her toothbrush into the cup.
And then allow your baby to brush his or her teeth by themselves, even if it means lightly in the meantime. You can also begin to take your child to the dentist at an early age. This will allow him or her to be comfortable with the dentist and the dental clinic. Be mindful about dental caries, mouth ulcers or swelling gums which your child might have. The same goes for yourself as an adult. Swelling or painful gums and ulcers can be indications of a more severe condition. Cancer of the mouth is common, so be wary if there you have unusual symptoms in the mouth area.
Consult a dental surgeon or any other specialist concerned to talk about your dental condition. And then of course, you should take your dentist's advice towards treating and caring for your condition. If you feel it is necessary, you can ask for a second opinion. It is often so easy to forget about brushing at night or skipping your regular check ups. But perhaps you shouldn't wait until you lose your teeth and berating yourself for not paying proper attention to having healthy teeth. |
| posted by Healthy Life @ 10:46 AM |
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