People who smile are perceived as more
youthful and attractive. Many people also know the importance of good dental health,
which impacts on many other parts of physical health. Here we have listed 10
ways that you can improve your smile, and your dental health:
1. Brush Twice a Day
We all know we should, but many people
don't. Sometime its tiredness, sometimes forgetfulness and other times we can't
be bothered. Whatever the reason, only 3 in 4 adults brush their teeth twice a
day. There is no easier and more effective way to keep your teeth looking good
than good old brushing. So if you’re not brushing, now is always a good time to
start.
2. Chew Sugarless Gum
Chewing sugarless gum after every meal is
a great way to lower oral acid levels! It helps the mouth produce more saliva
to combat the acid produced whilst eating. The best part is that sugarless gum
is easy, cheap and effective!
3. Floss and use an Interdental Brush
You can help break down the build-up of
plaque and prevent gum disease by flossing and using interdental brushes. These
remove food and plaque from between your teeth that is missed during regular
brushing.
4. Mouth Wash
You can find two type of mouth wash: one
that strengthens your enamel, and one that kills bacteria. Bad breath is caused
by bacteria, so using a bacteria killing mouth wash can help reduce bad breath,
and can help you feel fresher.
Dental hygienists can help you with
correct home dental care and can show you how to keep healthy teeth. They can
also perform a scale and polish to remove plaque and tartar.
6. Quit Smoking
Smoking can be very bad for your oral
hygiene. It can cause gum disease and teeth loss, and in more severe cases it
can cause mouth cancer. Quitting smoking can improve your oral health significantly.
7. Careful Diet
Certain drinks can be bad for your teeth,
therefore it is good for your dental hygiene to reduce the intake of things
such as coffee, tea and red wine which stains your teeth.
Drinking plenty of water is not only good for your general health,
it’s also good for your dental health. Drinking water keeps the amount of
saliva in your mouth high, which helps to defend your mouth against tooth
decay.
8. Cosmetics
Cosmetic enhancers such as lipstick and
fake tan can actually do more to improve the brightness of your smile than
using off-the-shelf tooth whitening toothpaste.
You can majorly improve your smile by
having tooth whitening done. This involves bleaching your teeth, which makes
them lighter. This should only be performed by a dentist or regulated dental
professional. We do not recommend using home whitening kits before talking to
your dentist.
Other services that Midlands Smile Centres offers to improve your
smile include dental
implants, bridges
and dentures.
10. Visit the dentist
The most important way you can improve
your dental health and smile is by making regular visits to your dentist. Your dentist
can help prevent small issues from becoming any more serious, and can advise
you on the best ways to help both your oral hygiene and your smile.
Find a local Midlands Smile Centres' Birmingham dental practice here.
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