Everyone these days seems to be so busy, with work etc.
It is easy to neglect your teeth, it may be something that you do not necessarily worry about now, but will that be the case in a few years time?
Just a few minutes a day is all you need to help keep your teeth healthy and keep bacteria, plaque and cavities out of your mouth.
The minimum recommendation is to brush your teeth at least two times a day, usually once after you get up and again before you go to bed, or whatever way fits in with your lifestyle. Some people will brush there teeth after every meal.
When brushing do not rush (three minutes recommended) or be too aggressive as this can lead to your gums bleeding, your brush strokes should be away from your gums. Always do the back and sides of your teeth as well as the front, a lot of people concentrate on the front as that is what other people tend to see, but they are all as important as each other.
Change your toothbrush regularly, every three months should do it, and always make sure you get a toothbrush (and toothpaste) suitable for your teeth, for example a person with sensitive teeth and gums needs a soft bristled brush, someone who has strong teeth can use a harder bristled brush.
As well as brushing, to keep your teeth healthy it is recommended that you use a mouthwash after brushing. Mouthwashes help reduce the amount of bacteria and plaque in your mouth, also a mouthwash with fluoride will reduce cavities.
Dental floss helps get rid of food remnants stuck in between your teeth that a toothbrush will not get too. You need to persevere with flossing as it does need some time to get used too, but will be well worth it if you achieve healthy white teeth.
Just brushing you teeth is not enough to keep them healthy, so using mouthwashes and/or flossing on top of brushing does help, but it does not mean you do not need to visit the dentist. Keep having regular check ups, at least twice a year to ensure everything is okay.
It is important to keep your teeth healthy, not just for your appearance and confidence but also your finances, if you neglect your teeth now you could end up paying hundreds of pounds on dentistry work in the future.
The post title is a basic thing that you should teach your kids. I've told that to my daughter. Well, at first she didn't listen. She had a bad toothache back then, so I brought her to the dentist's in Mount Pleasant. The dentist who took care of my daughter's teeth is an awesome one, I tell you. Of all the Mount Pleasant dental clinics I've been to, this has the latest technology, and the kindest personnel, too. Anyway, after that little visit to the dentist, I expected my daughter crying to me and telling me that she doesn't want to go to the dentist anymore. I heard otherwise. She was asking when will we return!
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