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Our smiles make us who we are. They can feel welcome and safe, and when we smile at others, we can make other people feel that too, and feel at ease with us. A smile can show happiness, humor, and warmth, which are all really positive traits. As such, we should make sure that we are taking the steps that we need to, to make sure that our smiles are there on a daily basis. Not only that, our teeth play an important part in our overall health and wellbeing, which is why we should make sure that we are doing all that we can to protect our smiles. No matter what your age. Here are just some of the reasons why.

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Keep Your Teeth and Gums Healthy

There is a phrase that says that you don’t need to brush all of the teeth that you have; just brush the teeth that you plan on keeping! Having a dental routine is so important for the health of your teeth, which is why we should be brushing our teeth at least twice a day. Flossing should be involved too, as well as brushing after eating if we are able to (especially sugary things). For the most optimal care, in order to prevent things like gum disease, make sure that you floss daily, and even use mouthwash to help to get rid of plaque, trapped food, and bacteria.

You Don’t Regrow Teeth

Baby teeth are there for childhood, but they eventually fall out and make room for your adult teeth. Once you have those, that is it. You can’t regrow any more teeth after that. So the ones that you have need to be looked after, otherwise they could fall out, or need to be removed, such as wisdom teeth removal or extraction. A daily care routine is going to be the best thing to protect you against decay and related diseases. You should also take extra care with your teeth if you take part in things like boxing or contact sports, where a mouthguard is advised.

Tooth Health Can Affect Your Overall Health

There are several health conditions that can be made worse if you have bad oral health. This can include things like cardiovascular disease, and other problems with the heart like endocarditis. Oral bacteria has even been shown to lead to respiratory problems like respiratory conditions like pneumonia and COPD. So it is a no-brainer that you should take care of your teeth to protect your health.

Healthy Smile Leads to Happiness

As was mentioned above, when you have a big, white, happy smile, you will show happiness and confidence. The result will be that people who are around you will feel more comfortable and also feel happier when they are around you. There are even studies that have shown that smiles make people feel better. So think about the impact that your smile could have on people. Do all that you can to care for your teeth and gums and it can make a big difference.

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Dental health is likely only something you think about when you’re experiencing an issue. For the most part, healthy teeth are not noticeable, but we all know how terrible toothache can feel, especially if we are in need of major restorative work. Even most of us who have been through the ‘retainer’ period as children may find that in adulthood, we forget about our dental health unless there is a problem.

However, it’s important to note that our teeth are not infinitely restorable, and so it’s best to look after them while they’re there. This is also an important practice to follow within the household, because the habits and practices we teach our children will set them up for their dental health (or a lack thereof) for life.

Of course, sometimes, such as in the case of emergency issues, you will need immediate help and the ability to cater to your particular needs. However, the following advice is geared towards the yearly sustenance of your teeth that you can adopt on a habitual basis. Let’s see what that may look like!

Cut Down On Sugar

Cut down on the sugar you consume. This can sound quite harsh, especially when the festive season is coming up. Of course, depending on your sugar intake and how that impacts your teeth, varying degrees of harm can come. Eating a fruit cake? Likely not as bad as drinking can after can of full-sugar Pepsi. It’s important to note that nutrition does have a real impact on your dental health though, and so trying your best to eat non-processed, or non-artifically-sweetened goods can be important.

Visit A Professional

Visit a professional if needed (though you’re supposed to go every 6 months!). Sometimes, we may find that our teeth are starting to hurt, and this dull ache or sharp pain may be difficult to assess where the pain is coming from. If you’re not used to something like this, and we hope you’re not, it can be hard to get a grip on what is even happening at this point. This is why it’s very important to visit a professional and try to ensure that you can have the problem taken care of, rather than letting it grow. Often, a wisdom tooth dentist is the most common form of help you’ll need, particularly in your late teens to early adulthood.

Care For Chips Or Pains

If you find that your teeth are hurting, or feel very sensitive while eating ice cream, that could signify a need to change your daily habits. Using sensitive toothpaste, going for more regular checkups, ensuring that you’re not being irresponsible with the foods you eat, sticking to healthier beverages such as water or green tea, and staying away from high concentration whitening kits can all have a positive effect. If your teeth become chipped or are in pain, always ask a dentist about the restorative work you can have done.

With this advice, we hope you can care for your dental health correctly!

•Have you had your wisdom teeth removed? What is your best advice to keep healthy teeth?

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