We all should have more reasons to smile and this year, you should make it all about smiling more! However, some can often have a hard time with their smile, perhaps fearful because something doesn’t look right or they’re conscious of their teeth, lips or even their breath. A good oral care routine is going to make a huge difference to how you feel on the inside and out. So with that being said, here are ten changes to make for a healthier smile.
Brush Two To Three Times A Day
Even though it’s difficult to do so three times a day, brushing your teeth this many times throughout the day can be really helpful. When you have a meal, the food and drinks you’ve eaten will likely sit on top of your teeth and around your gums for hours on end. That’s why brushing is important because it helps remove all that buildup of food and liquid. If it’s left on there, then the enamel and protection of your teeth may become damaged over time.
Not everyone has the time to do a lunchtime brush but there are plenty of mini versions of a toothbrush and toothpaste that you can fit into your handbag. If three isn’t possible then at the very least you should be doing two. With two times a day, you’re combating morning breath and brushing before bed.
If you don’t brush often, then you’ll certainly see a big difference to the health of your teeth and gums in just a short space of time.
Floss In Between Your Teeth Daily
Floss is seen as an add-on to brushing your teeth but it should be something that’s part and parcel of your routine when cleaning your mouth. The problem with toothbrushes is that regardless of whether they’re manual or electronic, they can’t reach all areas of your mouth, particularly in between teeth if there are now easy gaps to get through.
So flossing has become a very popular thing to do, especially when it comes to a water flosser. There are methods to flossing that are worth exploring before you go using it. There’s right ways of using it and then ways that might cause you pain if done incorrectly.
Floss in between your teeth daily and it’s worth using it as an alternative to toothpicks when there’s something stuck in your teeth. Again, another handy thing to carry around with you as and when you can.
Use Mouthwash To Disinfect
Mouthwash, again like floss, is another important element to keeping your teeth and mouth clean. Mouthwash acts as a disinfectant so although promoting a fresh breath, it’s aim is to remove all the nasty bacteria from your mouth in general. It can be good to use as liquid to swirl around your mouth after brushing and flossing. It’s likely the final step when it comes to cleaning your teeth and gums.
There are lots of different mouthwashes out there to choose from but many might have a preference as to which they prefer. For example, you have Listerine, which is a very powerful one and often is quite uncomfortable to swish around in your mouth for too long. However, it doesn the job well! There will also be mouthwashes that are milder yet still effective. With that being said, it’s worth doing some research to find out which ones you like the best.
Don’t Forget Your Tongue
The tongue is the part of the mouth that surprisingly (or maybe unsurprisingly to some) is the part where it has the most bacteria living on it. You could make every effort to clean your teeth and floss but the bacteria from your tongue is likely to do some damage in the long-run. So with that being said, it’s worth finding toothbrushes with the addition of a scrub to scrub away the bacterias on your tongue. There are also separate tools that you may want to use.
Regardless of what you use, brushing and removing the bacteria from your tongue is important and it does make a big difference to the health of your mouth.
It’s worth regularly checking your tongue too in order to see if it’s looking healthy or not.
Avoid Fizzy Drinks Or Sugary Food
Fizzy drinks and sugary foods although tasty, they’re going to do some damage to your teeth. Sugar is something that will damage your teeth if you have too much of it in your lifetime. For many, we lose our teeth at a much later date in our lifetime. However, you’re not exempt from losing your teeth or damaging them severely at a younger age.
Be careful about what you’re eating and drinking, limiting your sugar intake where possible. The less sugar you can consume, the better it will be for the state of your skin too.
Be Wary Of Food & Drink That Stains
There are some foods and drinks that can stain your teeth and depending on how much of it you eat or drink may also affect how quickly your teeth turn more yellow than white. Typical beverages that cause that yellowing or staining of the teeth has to be coffee. Many of us are coffee drinkers, so it can be hard to get rid of something that provides energy for many. However, a good way to reduce the potential impact that coffee has is to drink water straight after.That way, any residue left by the coffee will likely be washed away without sitting on the teeth, gums or tongue.
There are foods like tomato and beetroot that might cause some issues with your teeth, especially if you have had cosmetic treatments on your teeth recently.
Get Regular Dental Check-Ups
Getting medical check-ups on the regular and on time is important for everybody, no matter what age they are. Why? Well no one is truly invincible from the effects of sickness and diseases that we might get over time. However, in order to provide yourself with has much invincibility as possible, it’s good to get regular dental check-ups.
Even if you’ve had an appointment recently but have spotted or felt something that’s been concerning you, you should go and get it checked out. It’s something that you shouldn’t be putting off by any means and it can help to keep your oral health and hygiene in check.
Your dentist might be able to give you advice and guidance on how to best look after your mouth.
Consider Cosmetic Treatments
For those who are needing a bit of enhancement in their smile, it’s always worth considering cosmetic treatments. These are things you shouldn’t feel guilty or ashamed about. If you wanted to get your teeth aligned after them becoming misaligned or perhaps to get your teeth whitened, then do it. What’s stopping you?
Cosmetic treatments are all the range at the moment and through the wonders of this industry, there’s a lot more that’s popping up too. Any issues with teeth can often be a difficult thing for some to cope with and so it’s good to tackle your insecurities.
Try not to do anything that you don’t want to do, even when it involves non-invasive treatments.
Give Your Lips A Scrub
Don’t neglect your lips! Your lips are a very important thing to look after because they not only protect your teeth and mouth in general, but to also help apply lipstick smoothly without having them all dried out and chapped. A good way to look after your lips is by using a lip scrub. A lip scrub is usually made out of sugars and then any relevant oils, flavorings and scents. Find what it is that you want in a lip scrub, as there’s lots of different ones available from finer options to more coarse. It’s really up to the sensitivity of your lips for the most part.
Doing a lip scrub every few days, should certainly make a difference to the appearance of your lips.
Chew Sugar-Free Gum
A good thing when it comes to looking after your teeth and gums is to chew gum. Now it’s important to remember that you need to chew sugar-free gum, otherwise it’s likely to do more damage to your teeth, rather than keeping them clean. They’re also great for giving your teeth that work they need in order to relieve stress and to focus. It’s also good for trying to curb your hunger when losing weight or simply trying to snack less.
Talking of snacks, chewing gum is great for cleaning your teeth after you have snacks. The chewing gum will act as a cleaning assistance in your mouth!
Hopefully, with these tips, you’ll have the guidance and advice you need to enjoy your healthier smile a bit more so than before. Use these tips to help with brushing, finding cosmetic treatments as alternative options and to remind the importance of seeing your dentist as and when you can. It all makes a big difference to your health in general.
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