Smile. The year has begun, and we must start it in the best way possible: by smiling. And even better if that smile dazzles with how white and healthy it is. How to achieve a healthy smile?
There's no mystery, it's enough to take care of it daily. dental hygiene.
You've probably heard it many times, but we'll repeat it again: it is necessary brush your teeth every day. But it's not enough to just pick up the brush, apply toothpaste, and rub it against your teeth.
It has to be done right, and that's why we're going to give you the best tips so you can show off that radiant and healthy smile thanks to perfect dental hygiene.
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Tips for a healthy smile
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Brush your teeth after every meal
We'll never tire of saying it: brushing your teeth is a daily task and should be done several times throughout the day. Specifically, three times. After breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It's the key to good oral health.
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The brushing time
However, you should know that you shouldn't brush your teeth immediately after eating. When we eat, the alkaline pH of our mouth decreases, so the dentin is more exposed to acids.
So we need to wait about 20 or 30 minutes to balance our pH, so that brushing is less aggressive on our teeth.
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Electric or manual brush
It doesn't matter. With both, good dental hygiene can be achieved as long as we brush correctly and use the appropriate toothpaste.
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How to brush our teeth
Brushing doesn't have to be vigorous.. It is best to brush gently, using short strokes and placing the brush at an angle, to reach the gum-teeth junction, the back of the teeth, and the areas surrounding crowns and fillings.
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How to brush your tongue
Just like brushing your teeth, You have to brush your tongue. This is very important for oral health. It's also highly recommended to prevent bad breath, which is achieved by brushing from back to front.
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Don't forget the dental floss
Dental cleaning is not complete without the use of the Dental floss. With it, we must remove all the food debris that remains on our teeth every night. Not removing it is a sure guarantee that cavities will appear sooner rather than later.
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Choose the most appropriate toothpaste
You should always brush your teeth with fluoride toothpaste.. And look for the one that's most appropriate for your oral health needs. For example, there are specific toothpastes for tooth sensitivity to cold or heat. And there are also very good ones for gingivitis or inflamed gums.
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Go to the dentist
Much of the success of dental hygiene and a "healthy smile" depends directly on you, and on your daily dental cleanings.
But we dentists can also help you. The best way to do this is... attend regular check-ups, For example, it could be once a year.
And once again a year you can come and do one deep dental cleaning.
In short, the professionals of Asistencia Dental Plus In Valencia, we are waiting to give you all the advice you need regarding your dental hygiene and provide you with the best treatments so that you can show off the healthiest of smiles.
