How to Maintain Good Dental Health?

Brush Your Teeth Better

Proper brushing can make the difference between great oral hygiene and poor oral health. Here are a few tips and tricks to help you become a better brusher:

Brush all of your teeth. Don’t leave out any, even the ones at the very back!
Use a gentle circular motion, a vertical or side to side motion isn’t good for your enamel.
Divide your mouth into 4 sections, give at least 30 – 40 seconds to each section, and all surfaces of the teeth.
Time yourself, at least 2 minutes of brushing is recommended.
Replace your tooth brush every 3 months at least, once the bristles start to fray, you know its time
Brush twice a day, especially before bed.

Stock up on the right brushing tools and make sure you aren’t using a tooth brush that is hard, most dentists will recommend a soft to medium toothbrush. Make sure you floss between your teeth at least once a day, a toothbrush can’t reach there! Adding a simple mouthwash to your daily brushing regimen can help too, plus it leaves your mouth feeling fresh.

Keeping Good Oral Health with Healthy Diet

What you eat and drink (and how often) directly affects your oral health and rate of tooth decay. As soon as you eat certain foods, bacteria in the mouth start converting sugars and carbs into acids that start to eat away at your tooth structure and irritate your gums.

Therefore, make the right food choices to best avoid dental decay and gum disease. Here are some teeth friendly foods you should have more in your daily life:

Cheeses
Chicken and other meats
Nuts
Milk
Green Veggies

These foods contain calcium and phosphorous that strengthen your teeth enamel
Other food choices include: firm/crunchy fruits (for example, apples and pears) and vegetables
Acidic foods, such as citrus fruits, tomatoes, and lemons, should be eaten as a part of a meal to dilute the acids