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Care for Better Smile
According to the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, a whopping 96 percent of respondents surveyed believe an attractive smile makes a person more appealing.
Dental Health and Overall Health
Good dental health goes beyond the way you look. The mouth is the gateway to the body, which means the state of your teeth and gums affects your overall
health.
Dental Health Overall Health
Care for Better Smile
• Brush Regularly• Floss Daily• Visit your Dentist• Eat a Healthy Diet• Don't Smoke • Consider Cosmetic Procedures
Brush Regularly
Brushing is the cornerstone of dental hygiene. It removes food particles that bacteria feed on, cleans teeth, and freshens breath. A toothpaste with fluoride helps strengthen teeth, but you must brush for at least two minutes to allow it to do its work
Floss Daily
Flossing removes the bacteria from in between your teeth that your toothbrush does not reach, which helps prevent gum disease. Do flossing
twice a day.
Visit Your Dentist
Visit your dentist at least twice a year. Your dentist can spot the early signs of gum disease.If you notice signs of trouble, make an extra dental appointment to have them checked out. Pregnant women, people with diabetes, undergoing chemotherapy treatment or using medications that can affect the gums or dry out the mouth should consider dental-hygiene regimen.
Eat a Healthy Diet
Dental Diet
Healthy Diet Unhealthy Diet
Include plenty of dairy and other calcium-rich foods, like sardines and kale, in your diet.
Sugary and sticky foods that stick to the crevices of your teeth are particularly bad.
Don't Smoke
Dental Disease Ratio
41
Using smokeless tobacco increases a person's risk for oral cancers, including lip, tongue, cheeks, and gums. On a smaller scale, tobacco products contribute to bad breath, or halitosis.
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Non - Smoker Smoker
Consider Cosmetic Procedures
There have been great advances in cosmetic dentistry over the years, and it is possible to fix most cosmetic problems. Veneers and Orthodontics are good examples of cosmetic dentistry
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