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5 Unexpected Things Your Dentist Wishes You Did Every Day for a Healthy Mouth

Posted by on June 12, 2017 in Dental Tips | 0 comments

Keeping your teeth in tip top condition involves a little more than twice yearly visits to the dentist. Implement these dental tips into your daily routine to set you on the right track to maintaining a healthy smile for life.

Eat foods rich in calcium and phosphorous

A balanced diet is one of the simplest ways you can give your teeth and gums the right nutrients to safeguard them against bacteria and disease. Calcium and phosphorous work hand-in-hand to keep your teeth and jawbone strong and healthy. Teeth love calcium, so be sure to include dairy into your diet. You can also source calcium from oranges, green vegetables, brown rice and salmon. You will get your daily dose of phosphorous from cereals, wheat germ, soya beans, nuts, meat, fish, poultry, eggs, grapes, citrus fruit, cucumbers and tomatoes.

Take vitamins good for your teeth

If you’re worried your teeth and mouth aren’t getting the nutrients they need to protect them, consider taking vitamins.

Calcium and Phosphorous play a key role in maintaining healthy teeth and jawbone, while Vitamin D promotes absorption of Calcium and Phosphorous. Vitamin D also helps decrease inflammation of gums.

Vitamin A prevents a dry mouth, while Vitamin B can help lessen your risk of mouth sores and inflammation.

If you don’t think you’re getting your daily dose of vitamins, consult your dentist to find out which vitamins are right for you.

Clean your tongue

When was the last time you cleaned your tongue? Cleaning your tongue is just as important as brushing and flossing. Tongues can harbour harmful bacteria causing bad breath, plaque build-up, tooth decay and gum disease. Invest in a tongue scraper, or use your regular toothbrush to clean your tongue. Start incorporating tongue cleaning into your twice daily brushing routine and you’ll wonder why you’ve never done it before.

Floss daily

Flossing is one of those things you know you should be doing, but rarely do. Your dentist recommends flossing twice daily to remove food and bacteria from those hard to reach places. Flossing is an easy way to avoid plaque, bacteria build-up, and gum disease. Add flossing into your twice daily brushing routine to give your mouth and teeth a thorough clean and safeguard against bacteria.

Check your teeth and gums daily

When you’re brushing and flossing, check your teeth and mouth for changes. Keep an eye on your gums. Are they red, sore or swollen? When you spit out, is there blood. If you suffer from bad breath, or have sensitive or loose teeth, these are warning signs. Book an appointment with your dentist without delay.

Book an appointment with Robert Duhig Dental today on (07) 3269 2443 for a thorough clean and check-up, and discuss which dental tips you should incorporate into your daily routine.