5 Easy To Follow Dental Tips

Keeping our teeth healthy is always something that we struggle with as people, well, most people. For some reason, a lot of people think that teeth are going to be perfect no matter

what or at least that taking serious care of teeth is an option. Well, it's not. If you do not take care of your teeth you can be in a world of trouble as you age. Here are five tips for you to follow that are simple and do not require you to buy any expensive dental tools. 

1. Brush your teeth twice a day, at least. Brushing your teeth twice a day is the minimum you should brush your teeth, if you can, brush them three times. This process is the minimum requirement in taking proper care of your teeth. As you probably know, brushing your teeth removes the plaque from your teeth and keeps that junk from forming cavities. This process also helps remove food caught in your teeth; which if that stuff is left in your teeth, it becomes a breeding ground for bacteria and that's just no good. 
2. Avoid smoking. If you have taken any health classes, you will know that smoking causes your teeth to be yellow and causes you to get bad breath. Smoking (cigarettes, cigars, pipes, any tobacco) can increase the chances of oral cancer. Obviously, the more you smoke, the greater the chances are of developing oral cancer. This tip also applies to chewing tobacco. So no, that is not a loophole. If you have a smoking addiction, see that you can break it; it will not be easy but it will help your oral health in the long run. 
3. Eat & Drink good things. Eating things with a lot of sugar, such as candy & desserts is easy because they are just so darn tasty but the reality is that they leave sugar and other things on your teeth that can be bad if you do not take proper care of your teeth. This also applies to things like soda and coffee. While they are good tasting, they are not good for your teeth. If you have to drink those things, try to use straws. Also, you can eat desserts, just don't do too much and still try to avoid eating things that leave junk all over your teeth like taffy, sucking candy, gummy things, etc. Try to drink water and tea since they help keep junk off of your teeth. If the drink or food has acid in it, just be careful and don't let the acid bathe your teeth. 
4. Floss, floss, floss. Can I emphasize that enough? Flossing is not something you should dismiss. Get that stuff out and use it. It helps catch all the things, including plaque, that bury themselves in between your teeth. If traditional flossing is too difficult, then you have a couple options: get floss picks that already have the floss taught on a pick OR you can get tools such as WaterPiks that shoot water around your mouth and do the same effect as flossing. 
5. Get your fluoride on. Use toothpastes, etc that have the fluoride since that helps keep your teeth strong; you need to keep your teeth strong against cavities. 

As a dentist in Park Ridge, Rubino Dentistry is all about helping people take care of their teeth. There has never been a broader range of dental services in Park Ridge, IL, a patient can choose from. Our commitment to providing our patients with the latest, proven dental services and our desire to personalize each visit sets us apart from most dental practices. Your comfort, time, and understanding of your oral health needs frame our recommendations and each visit to our office.