Having healthy teeth is so important; you should definitely take good care of them! Some people may think that it is time–consuming and unimportant to take all of the measures necessary to keep your teeth and mouth healthy, but it doesn’t have to be that way. With these helpful tips and tricks, we will show you what you really need to prioritise when it comes to your tooth care routine.
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Alignment
Have you noticed that your teeth aren’t completely straight? If you aren’t happy with the alignment of your teeth, it is a good idea to look into clear aligners to wear at night time. Companies like Straight My Teeth can find you the perfect solution to helping you achieve straighter teeth, including night time clear aligners, so you will have your dream teeth in as little as 6-14 months’ time! Having straighter teeth is also important in order to clean them because if they’re crooked,then there are parts of the tooth that won’t get cleaned properly.
Manual vs. Electric
The classic debate – which is better, a manual toothbrush or an electric one? Both toothbrushes are effective, but electric does remove plaque better, meaning electric wins! That doesn’t necessarily mean to say that manual toothbrushes are bad and don’t work, because they do. However, electric toothbrushes require much less effort and sometimes have a timer feature, so you know exactly how long you’ve been brushing for. You can also purchase electric toothbrushes that have a pressure sensor, so you don’t damage your teeth and gums by brushing too hard.
Bedtime Brushing
Giving your teeth a good brush at night as well as the morning is absolutely vital and should be compulsory for any tooth care routine. All of the food you’ve eaten and the germs from the day are covering your teeth, which is why it is so important to brush them away before bed. Try to remember to brush your teeth before getting into bed; it is much harder to force yourself to brush them when you’re going to sleep rather than before you even get into bed. Brushing your teeth properly in the morning and in the night for two minutes at a time will prevent tooth problems in the future.
Flossing
The secret ingredient to having amazing teeth is flossing. Flossing between your teeth will remove any extra plaque that maybe your toothbrush might’ve missed. Doing quick floss may prevent you from having any cavities, which is a huge bonus! The two most common types of floss are traditional floss that you hold at either end, or a floss pick, which is a piece of floss stretched at the end of a small pick. Traditional floss will allow you to bend around your teeth easier but straight floss is a little easier to hold.
Keeping your teeth clean and healthy everyday with a good tooth care routine, will save you so much time and effort in the future. Preventing things like cavities and gum disease is so important for your health, butthese simple tooth care practices don’t take very long at all, and you’ll thank yourself for it in the future!
