Dental care tips

Dental care tips

Your teeth are surely valuable assets which are required for that million dollar smile. To keep them healthy and clean follow these simple tips -

• To prevent tooth decay brush your teeth with a fluoride containing tooth paste twice daily; once in the morning and once before going to bed. Also maintain good oral hygiene wash your mouth after you have any food, a simple tap water gargle will also do.
  
  
  Choose a right toothbrush and prefer soft bristles.
• Avoid eating sticky candies or sweets in-between meals as they can contribute to tooth decay.
• Also avoid eating food stuffs with extreme temperatures that is too hot or too cold.  Never chew a piece of ice or candy as these acts can damage your teeth severely.
• Take 1 tsp salt and use this as toothpaste and use your finger as a tooth brush. Salt acts as an excellent whitening agent. Also add a tsp salt in a glass of warm water and rinse your mouth with this solution. This is an excellent remedy to keep plaques, bleeding gums, toothache and canker sores at bay.