A health of your mouth has a direct impact on your health. You need to learn all that you can to keep your healthy. Cavities, happen when tooth enamel is weakened. Enamel which is the outer coating of the tooth is weakened by the growth of bacteria and then cavities form and eat away at the tooth. Visiting your dentist at least twice a year for a cleaning can help to prevent cavities. During these visits, approximately every six months the dental hygienist will x-ray your teeth and look for cavities.

 

It is recommended that brushing should occur at least two times per day, and additional brushings should take place if you consume foods known to damage your enamel. These include acidic foods, sugary food and beverages.  Another way to avoid cavities is to brush your teeth right away after every meal.

 

It is a good idea to have a regular dental check-up twice per year.  Seeing your dentist on a semi-annual basis can dramatically improve your oral health. Finding and dealing with dental problems early cuts down the cost of fixing the problem later. Frequently visiting the dentist will also prevent what start as small problems from developing into potentially major issues. Treating problems when they are small helps retain a healthy mouth and bank account.

 

To keep cavities away, you should brush your teeth a few times each day.  Ideally, everyone should be brushing their teeth after each and every meal, such as when you wake up, and before bed.  In a pinch it is possible to chew some sugar free gum after eating if you can’t brush your teeth.  Visit a dentist whenever you have chipping, pain, or any other tooth problems. By delaying your office visit, you are increasing the risk of causing further harm. Getting the problem fixed right away may cost some money now, but it will save you money later.

 

It has also been found that it can be harmful to your teeth if you chew ice. Ice is hard and there is always the risk of breaking a tooth. Along those lines one needs to be careful when chewing anything hard, like popcorn kernels, hard candy or various nuts. If you believe you have cracked a tooth, make an appointment with your dentist right away as the longer you wait the more painful and detrimental it can become.

 

In addition to brushing your teeth don’t forget to brush your tongue. Leftover food can build on your tongue, just like it does on teeth, and not brushing it can causes the risk of growing bacteria. This is a significant cause of bad breath especially the back part of the tongue.

 

If you’re concerned that you aren’t brushing your teeth long enough they make two minute timers, or electronic tooth brushes indicate time by pulsing during the brushing cycle.  You can further use mouthwash in order to provide additional cleaning support.  In the case of mouthwash it is suggested to use it before you begin to brush. Some mouthwashes will even allow you instantly see the areas of your teeth that you missed, because the plaque and food will show up as a different color.

 

This article has hopefully just repeated information that you have seen before, but as a reminder having good teeth is great for you health-wise as well as how you look. It is good that you gain as much knowledge as possible about maintaining healthy teeth, and hopefully this article has reminded you on the educational foundation to ensure your teeth are strong and healthy.