Our teeth are one area of our bodies that we really need to focus on making sure that you are doing all you can to keep them healthy and strong. Once you have lost all of your baby teeth and your adult teeth are all settled in, they are the only ones that you have for the duration of your life. In order to do this, you need to not only create healthy lifestyle habits, but you need to ensure that you are regularly visiting a dentist so that any problems are quickly identified and dealt with before they become larger issues. You can also visit a Cosmetic Dentistry Leicester like the one at St Johns Road Dental Practice or one in your location to discuss any works that you may want to have done to enhance your smile.
In order to try and do your best to prevent issues such as decay from occur on your teeth and gums you should try to cut down on the amount of sugary foods and rinks that you consume and in particular avoid fizzy drinks as these are incredibly bad for your teeth. Cutting down your alcohol content and cutting down or stopping smoking completely will also help the health, look and colour of your teeth. You should also brush your teeth twice a day and floss between your teeth at least every day as well as attending a regular dentist appointment and see a hygienist for some teeth cleaning once a year or so.
The decay that occurs to your teeth and also gum disease can be caused by plaque which is the substance that sticks itself to your teeth and when this remains as a coating on your teeth for a prolonged period of time it can start to cause decay and gum disease. The best way to prevent this is with regular brushing and flossing as both of these remove the plaque from your teeth areas and can help to keep your mouth in a healthy condition.
There are some people that should take even more care of their teeth due to the lack of calcium in their bodies or due to the effects of certain conditions on the health of your mouth and teeth and gums. These include the elderly, those who are pregnant and people who have diabetes or cancer. And don’t forget the cosmetic dentist can help you with building your confidence if you are unhappy with the way your teeth and smile looks.
