You Can Have a Beautiful Smile
Your smile is often the first thing people notice about you. A healthy, confident smile is a cherished asset. Flossing and brushing your teeth every day along with a professional cleaning and examination of your teeth twice each year, can help you have the beautiful smile you seek.
Even if you were born with beautiful pearly whites, daily upkeep is needed to keep your teeth healthy and strong enough to last a lifetime. When you’re practicing good oral hygiene at home and have routine dental check-ups every six months, you’ll enjoy a beautiful smile!
Following Are Some Tips to Improve the Looks and Health of Your Teeth
Brush Twice a Day with Fluoride Toothpaste
This seems like a basic tenet for having healthy teeth, but you might be surprised to know that up to 30 percent of Americans don’t brush that often, in fact, some don’t brush their teeth even once a day. The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends that you brush your teeth at least twice a day with a soft bristled brush and fluoride toothpaste for two minutes each time. Brushing twice a day is a key factor to having a beautiful smile. Frequent brushing the proper way prevents plaque from hardening into tartar.
Floss Your Teeth
Flossing is a basic step to a beautiful smile. Flossing before bedtime removes plaque between your teeth and under the gum line where a toothbrush can’t reach. Rinse your mouth with antibacterial mouthwash to finish the job.
Your Teeth Are the Sum Total of What You Eat
You are what you eat isn’t just an old saying. A healthy diet and smart snacking will keep your mouth healthy and your smile beautiful. Avoid eating sugary treats and sugary drinks, stay away from high carb crackers and chips, and choose nutritious foods, such as raw fruits and vegetables, plain yogurt, and popcorn.
Some foods and their nutrients are needed to preserve your pearly whites:
- Phosphorus found in eggs, fish, lean meat, dairy, beans, and nuts is for strong teeth.
- Vitamin C stimulates healthy gums. A diet rich in citrus fruits, tomatoes, peppers, broccoli, potatoes, and spinach, will help strengthen your gums.
- Calcium-rich foods, such as yogurt and cheese, dark green leafy vegetables, milk, salmon, almonds will help promote strong bones and teeth.
What You Drink Also Affects Your Smile
- Acidic or sugary drinks can significantly increase your chances for tooth decay. Diet drinks are included in this list of offenders, since they also contain acids that attack tooth enamel. Experts attribute the recent rise in cavities, in part due to the increase in sports drinks and soft drinks that bathe your teeth in acid. Some of this increase is also attributed to bottled water that is not fluorinated.
- According to the ADA, water is the best drink for your body and it’s the best drink for a beautiful smile.
Make a Dentist Appointment Every 6 Months
Even if you are vigilant in caring for your oral health, you still need regular dental checkups with Dr. Angela S. Evanson, DDS. There are areas of your teeth and gums that your toothbrush can’t reach. If those problem areas are caught early, the issues can often be reversed before it progresses to the next step.
Routine screenings for oral cancer, and professional cleaning are important reasons to see Dr. Evanson on a routine basis. Call (720) 409-0008 to make an appointment or contact us online. With Dr. Angela S. Evanson, DDS as your dentist, you’re taking that first essential step to having a healthy, beautiful smile.
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