Wednesday, 30 June 2010

353. 10 tips to keep your smile looking good

1. Brush your teeth at least two / three times daily, preferably after meals and before retiring;
2. Use a brush of appropriate size, soft and with a small head to prevent injuries to the teeth and gums;
3. Search Always use a toothpaste with 1,000 to 1,500 ppm of fluoride (ask your dentist which toothpaste best suited for your teeth);
4. Avoid brushing your teeth only in the horizontal puts the brush slightly tilted in the passage by the teeth, so they do not wear over time;
5. Use dental floss daily before brushing to remove food debris and bacteria that exist between spaces and between the teeth and gums;
6. Follows the recommendations of your dentist in the use of elixir for rinsing;
7. Seeks to maintain and clean the teeth, especially along the gum line, preventing plaque and tartar;
8. Makes a regular dental review, preferably of 6 in 6 months, and an oral check-up at least once during the year;
9. Maintain a balanced diet and seeks to replace the candy for more nutritious foods like cheese, fruit and vegetables;
10. If you have sensitive teeth visit a dentist because it may be an indicator of dental caries, tooth fracture.

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