4 Steps To Pearly White Teeth

Smile is the most prominent part of your face. It must look beautiful when you smile and teeth play an important role in making your smile beautiful. Many of us like candies and chocolates but avoid them due to the fear of our teeth getting damaged. There are many occasions like Halloween, birthday parties or friend’s treat where it becomes difficult to avoid your favorite candies. But you can still have those treats if you know the right trick. By following these tricks you can keep your teeth pearly white and strong and also can eat candies without any fear: 
 

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1. Brush and Floss 

Kevin Sands, a Beverly Hills, Calif. Dentist says aim for a "nice, gentle 90-degree angle to the gum," His clients include Miley Cyrus, Kardashians and Robert Downey Jr. Avoid brushing your teeth too hard. Be gentle to your teeth. Brushing too hard may damage your enamel and may also cause gum irritation. "If you're flossing your teeth and brushing, you're removing that debris that things can stick to," which leads to staining as well as plaque, says Sands. Choose the right toothbrush which suits the size of your mouth and teeth. If your mouth is small, then you should go for child size brush. Make sure your toothbrush and toothpaste has ADA endorsement on the package which shows that bristles are strong enough to remove the plaque and toothpaste does what it claims to do. 

2. Beware of Bleeding 

Your gums are wet skin which should be taken care of just like you take care of your scraped knee to prevent bacteria from causing infections. If your gums are bleeding, it means there is a hole and therefore there are chances of bacteria going in. Bacteria can cause inflammation by entering into your bloodstream. Gum disease is associated with heart disease, low-weight premature babies and Alzheimer's disease and dementia. Therefore, you should take care of your gums and see your dentist when you see the bleeding. 

3. Treat Your Teeth Well

Ice cubes require special type of blades to crush them and so you should not chew them with your teeth. The cold temperature can cause your enamel contract. Also you should not use your teeth to tear off those plastic labels or tags as your teeth are not portable pliers. Treat your teeth with little respect and stop biting your nails. Nail biting can put the pressure on on your incisors which can aggravate the jaw muscles and can cause gap between your teeth. 

4. Healthy Lifestyle 

Foods that contain too much sugar can erode your enamel. In order to lead a healthy lifestyle you must go for the diet which is low in salt, sugar and fat and high in fiber. This way you can keep your teeth healthy and white and can add on to your personality. 
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