WAYS TO STRENGTHEN YOUR TEETH AND GUMS

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WAYS TO STRENGTHEN YOUR TEETH AND GUMS
There are lots of things you can do to keep your
teeth and gums at their best, including brushing
and flossing daily, eating the right foods,
quitting smoking, and working with your dentist
to get the treatments you need. BRUSH AND FLOSS
DAILY
Everybody is aware of the importance of brushing
your teeth twice a day. But few of us actually do
it. Brushing not only helps avoid the formation
of plaque, but it also protects the gums from
disease as well.Make sure to use fluoride
toothpaste to protect your teeth from tooth
decay. And dont brush too hard. You can actually
damage the enamel if you use too much pressure.
Dont forget to floss at least once a day as
well. It doesnt matter when you floss - in the
morning, after a meal, or before bed - just do it!
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EAT FOODS THAT ARE GOOD FOR YOUR TEETH AND
GUMS Good oral health is strongly connected to
what you eat. Foods and drinks with high acid or
sugar content, such as sweets or sodas, should be
avoided, as they can cause tooth decay and erode
enamel.
On the other hand, there are also foods that can
help strengthen teeth and gums. For stronger
teeth, make sure to eat foods high in
Calcium - cheese, milk and yogurt. Dairy products
are high in calcium, which plays a major role in
making your teeth strong.
Vitamin D- egg yolks, fatty fish like salmon,
tuna and mackerel, and fortified milk. Vitamin D
strengthens teeth by helping your body absorb
calcium.
Vitamin A - carrots, spinach, sweet potatoes,
bell peppers. Vitamin A is good for building your
teeth and bones.
Its also good to eat foods high in vitamin C,
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such as citrus fruits, strawberries and broccoli.
Strong teeth need healthy gums to anchor to and
vitamin C is important to keep your connective
tissues -such as your gums - healthy. Fruits such
as cranberries, limes and kiwis also improve the
dental health by fighting bacteria in the mouth.
Quit Smoking
Smoking is strongly related to gum disease. If
you smoke youre twice as likely to get gum
disease than a non-smoker. And the longer you
smoke the greater your chances of developing gum
disease - so stop now!
MAKE REGULAR VISITS TO YOUR DENTIST Get regular
cleanings from a dental hygienist. Its the only
way to remove tartar from your teeth. During your
visit we can also spot early signs of gum disease
and treat it before it becomes more
serious. There are additional treatments we can
do to help protect your teeth and
gums as well. One of these are sealants. Dental
sealants are a thin coating painted on the teeth
to help prevent the build up of plaque, tartar
and bacteria.Sealants are a painless, inexpensive
way to protect those hard to reach back teeth for
up to ten years.
If you already have symptoms of gum disease there
are things we can do to stop its progression and
strengthen your gums, such as scaling and root
planing. This procedure may also be called deep
cleaning. When bacteria, plaque and tartar form
around the tooth, gum disease can develop and
cause gaps between the teeth and gums. If the
gaps are large enough we will likely recommend
scaling and root planing to treat your condition.
The procedure begins with cleaning (scaling) all
of the plaque, bacteria and tartar from your
teeth, including the roots. Next, we smooth the
rough areas of your tooths root to help keep
plaque, bacteria and tartar from reattaching
under the gumline. This allows your gums to heal
and attach themselves more firmly to your
teeth. Ready To Find Out More ? Get in touch with
us today to make an appointment with one of our
hygienists or dentists to ensure your tooth and
gum health.
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CONTACT BRIGHTON IMPLANT CLINIC
Brighton Implant Clinic Dental sealants gum
disease gum line Location 12 Church Rd, Hove BN3
2FL, UK
scaling and root planing
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