Tips for healthy teeth

Posted: Oct 25, 2010 |Comments: 0 |

Throughout life, everyone wants to highlight a charming smile and perfect teeth. But the problems that occur over time, especially due to unhealthy diet and an unbalanced lifestyle, diminishes our chances of success.

Here are the main problems and how to prevent. Sensitivity is the main cause of thinning or enamel damage. The aging process also has an impact on tooth enamel, causing loss of brilliance.

Tooth erosion is made and after repeated ingestion, prolonged, excessive, food and / or beverages labeled with acid pH produced by citric acid and fruit juice, acetic acid from pickles, sauces and salads. Because of enamel loss, bacteria accumulate more easily and decay can occur.

Plaque is a sticky white film that constantly forms on teeth. Saliva, food debris and bacteria can combine and produce deposits that accumulate on the teeth difficult to clean areas.

Plaque begins to form on teeth in a few hours after the last brushing. Calcium required for plaque formation comes mainly from saliva. Therefore, most plaque forms on the back of the lower front teeth, which is most exposed.

What is the solution for preventing plaque buildup?
* Use a toothpaste containing pyrophosphate;
* Use electric powered toothbrushes of gamma-oscillatory rotary action – removes plaque more efficiently than normal toothbrushes;
* Use dental floss for interdental spaces;

For best results, follow the instructions provided by your dentist:
* Brush your teeth at least twice each day for at least 2 minutes;
* Change toothbrush after more than three months of use.

The early stage of gum disease is gingivitis (gum inflammation, manifested by swelling and bleeding when brushing). Risk of developing gum pain increase if you smoke or suffer from certain diseases. Three quarters of adults over the age of 35 years suffer or have suffered of some form of gum disease. Fortunately, gingivitis can be cured, but if untreated can progress to a more serious form of gum disease – periodontitis. Follow these instruction to maintain Strong Healthy teeth.

How can you prevent gum problems
* Brush your teeth twice daily with a toothbrush with soft bristles and rounded ends;
* You can use an electric toothbrush and floss;
* Visit your dentist regularly every 6 months for a check and a professional cleaning.

Most people shows in the mouth bacteria that cause cavities and over 90% of Americans have at least one cavity. Hence sensitivity, toothaches, and eventually, tooth loss. They may be extrinsic, easy to remove (food products and / or colored beverages, tobacco, red wine, etc..) Or intrinsic (due to adverse effects of drugs, dental demineralization r etc.).. Bad breath is caused by smelly compounds resulted from the metabolism of bacteria in plaque accumulated on teeth.

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