Oral health care pays you strong dividends in the long run in the form of better life quality, increased confidence, freedom to eat publicly, fresh breath and huge savings because of the negated necessity of dental treatments. A set of white and healthy teeth contribute to an enthralling smile, isn't it? Many people brush their teeth once or twice without knowing the correct way of brushing. Careless brushing won't be effective in keeping your teeth and gums healthy. Oral care shouldn't be complex otherwise you'll not be able to follow it daily due to lack of time. Here are a few useful dental care tips to make you `teeth wise' smartly with least efforts.

• Brush your teeth at the right angle: The toothbrush should be held at an angle of 45® while brushing two teeth at one time. Brushing at this angle ensures the removal of plaque from the mid junction of two teeth.
• Look for ingredients like `miswak' and `Lilac' in toothpaste: Miswak and Lilac are two highly sought after ingredients in toothpaste by the dentists too because these ingredients have a natural anti bacterial action which will provide you fresh breath and very healthy gums.
• Brush for at least two and half minutes: There are many people who brush their teeth for not more than thirty seconds. How can all the sides of your gums and teeth be cleaned in that short time? You need to brush patiently for at least two to two and a half minutes which should include tongue cleaning.
• Use fluoride and mint mouthwash multiple times a day: Instead of chewing sweetened mouth fresheners to have a fresh breath, you should rely on fluoride or mint based mouthwashes. They will help in keeping your teeth strong and plaque free.  Also, you would be saved from the damage that the sugar in those mouth fresheners causes.
• Soft or medium bristles are recommended in tooth brushes: Only the soft and medium bristled tooth brushes should be used for cleaning the teeth. From these too, soft bristles are highly recommended. Your teeth need delicate yet effective scraping which can be achieved from soft bristles without damaging your gums. Your teeth aren't warfront, isn't it?
• Dental care can't be completed without flossing: The usage of dental floss should be done at least every other day if not daily. If you daily floss your teeth, then you wouldn't take it as a burden. You can use various kinds of flavoured floss to make the procedure interesting.

 

Summary: People assume that they can't get dental problems unless they truly suffer from them. Infected and damaged teeth cause gum tissue's damage by the spread of bacteria. Simply avoiding sweets won't make your teeth stronger; you have to follow a simple oral care routine too on a daily basis. You will be paid off for your oral care efforts with a beautiful life even during old age.