{"id":21186,"date":"2021-11-16T16:15:40","date_gmt":"2021-11-16T16:15:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alternatech.net\/?p=21186"},"modified":"2021-11-16T16:15:41","modified_gmt":"2021-11-16T16:15:41","slug":"dental-care-tips-with-which-you-may-never-need-to-see-the-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/inovatestory.com\/dental-care-tips-with-which-you-may-never-need-to-see-the-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"Dental Care Tips With Which You May Never Need to See the Dentist"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>It might come as a shock, but your teeth are NOT luxury face bones. Healthy teeth are a cornerstone of good health in general and for a good reason. Not only can you not eat well without them, but they\u2019re also necessary to speak properly. Teeth enamel is the hardest substance in your entire body, and tooth bias is, unfortunately, very real.\n\n\n\n</p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Brush before going to\u00a0sleep\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Brushing 2 times a day is important, but in case you can only do it once, do it before you go to sleep. Sleeping is when you\u2019re not swallowing and flushing out your mouth, and your saliva production is slow, so plaque buildup on your teeth stays stagnant and causes trouble. It can lead to dry mouth and an increased risk of cavities.\n\n\n\n</p><p>As a side note, a lot of people who brush regularly don\u2019t do it long enough. 2 minutes is the recommended time. Spit out any excess toothpaste. If you want to rinse, do it at any time other than brushing. Otherwise, it\u2019ll wash away the toothpaste fluoride you\u2019ve just applied, sabotaging the whole deal and leaving your teeth unprotected.\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img fetchpriority='\"high\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"485\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/11%5C/70e2bc5548945dc1f870202714.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-21218\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/inovatestory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/70e2bc5548945dc1f870202714.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Don\u2019t whiten your teeth\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Contrary to what the beauty industry would make you believe, your teeth aren\u2019t supposed to be white. Naturally, they\u2019re going to look more ivory-colored over time. Also, not all teeth have the same color. They weren\u2019t put in your mouth to look pretty, after all.\n\n\n\n</p><p>Whitening your teeth weakens your enamel. And once the enamel\u2019s gone, it isn\u2019t coming back. So it\u2019s better to avoid charcoal and whitening toothpaste \u2014 it\u2019s too abrasive and will wear away your teeth. Instead, use fluoride toothpaste. Fluoride is one of the most impactful components in our oral hygiene, and in the past 30 years, it\u2019s reduced the number of cases in people, preventing tooth decay.\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"414\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/11%5C/b48fcb51069be0e7e2c34d1e64.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-21215\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/inovatestory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/b48fcb51069be0e7e2c34d1e64.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Add milk to\u00a0your coffee and tea\n\n\n\n</h2><p>To keep your teeth looking bright, you should first and foremost pay attention to what you\u2019re putting in your mouth. Enamel staining comes from the foods\u2019 chemical properties. Acidic foods stain because it damages enamel, and foods with high levels of tannins, like coffee or tea, stain because it changes the pH of the mouth.\n\n\n\n</p><p>Balance your mouth\u2019s pH by eating something neutral and rich in calcium after eating acidic foods. Pour milk into your coffee or tea to weaken its acidity, and add more cheese to meals with tomato sauce. Casein, a protein contained in milk, particularly reduces teeth discoloration.\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"382\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/11%5C/9b3fe757a29c6513627ddaee6b.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-21213\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/inovatestory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/9b3fe757a29c6513627ddaee6b.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Eat some pineapple\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Pineapples are the only foods that contain the compound, bromelain, which is excellent at protecting enamel and degrading stains on teeth. It also reduces pain and swelling of the gums because of its anti-inflammatory properties.\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"737\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/11%5C/94fac75fd09cef819638d092b5.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-21214\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/inovatestory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/94fac75fd09cef819638d092b5.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Keep your spit flowing\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Saliva helps you to protect your teeth by constantly washing them, clearing off bad bacteria, and strengthening the enamel with calcium and phosphorus. If your mouth stops making sufficient saliva, the teeth dry out, the mouth\u2019s pH changes, and the bacteria destroying the enamel go wild. Drink as much plain water as you can throughout the day and chew sugarless gum to encourage saliva production.\n\n\n\n</p><p>Dry mouth is also a major side effect of a lot of drugs, like anti-depressants, and they can decrease the efficiency of the salivary glands. If you\u2019re taking medications, it can be helpful to always have water on hand.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"449\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/11%5C/9aacfe52a78748cd0c93cb236d.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-21216\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/inovatestory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/9aacfe52a78748cd0c93cb236d.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Use a\u00a0straw when drinking\n\n\n\n</h2><p>As it turns out, not only what you drink affects your teeth, but also how you drink it. Your method of consuming drinks can also affect your oral health. Taking long sips and holding the liquid in your mouth can contribute to staining and enamel erosion because they expose teeth to sugar and acids in the drink. This way, sugary drinks in cans are the worst in terms of both what and how.\n\n\n\n</p><p>Gulping and using straws (if you position it correctly, without touching the teeth), on the other hand, are safer and healthier ways to drink. It helps to prevent discoloration and decay.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"544\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/11%5C/07d3a2555bb78263ebaea05f16.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-21217\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/inovatestory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/07d3a2555bb78263ebaea05f16.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Don\u2019t forget to\u00a0floss\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Flossing gets the biofilm out from between your teeth and promotes good gum health. It can clean food particles and plaque where the toothbrush cannot reach. 40% of plaque is in between the teeth! Pay special attention to your molars. Don\u2019t just run the floss between the teeth \u2014 you need to floss beneath the gum line to clean out plaque.\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"639\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/11%5C/348248571381b2de8484ba3269.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-21219\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/inovatestory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/348248571381b2de8484ba3269.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Don\u2019t press too hard while brushing\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Keep in mind the amount of pressure you\u2019re using when you brush \u2014 you don\u2019t need a lot, otherwise, you\u2019ll traumatize your gums and your teeth will become too sensitive. An electric toothbrush can be helpful with timing and pressure sensing. Also, always opt for a soft toothbrush. Over-brushing is when you brush your teeth too much, which is also a thing.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"767\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/11%5C/3331c1554295cb6f3b57098bca.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-21220\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/inovatestory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/3331c1554295cb6f3b57098bca.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<p>\n\n\n\n</p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Get a\u00a0nightguard to\u00a0work against tooth grinding\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Grinding and clenching is serious business. If you grind your teeth, get yourself a nightguard. Grinding your teeth can cause major jaw alignment problems that are hard to fix, or you can fracture your teeth, and if it gets worse, you\u2019ll need crowns on them. But with a mouthguard, you just bite the silicone instead. Also, talk to a therapist if you can because grinding can be a result of stress or anxiety.\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"476\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/11%5C/74043d5d5e97633036f4dcb691.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-21221\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/inovatestory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/74043d5d5e97633036f4dcb691.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Scrape your tongue\n\n\n\n</h2><p>The tongue is a reservoir of bacteria, and when left unchecked, it can lead to bad breath and more serious issues. A healthy tongue is evenly pink, without red, white, or yellow parts. The white discoloration is no reason to panic \u2014 it\u2019s just a mix of dead cells and food debris, and it can be easily removed with brushing and flossing.\n\n\n\n</p><p>Use a brush or get yourself a tongue scraper and start cleaning from the back of the tongue. Don\u2019t skip the edges and sides. Rinse afterward to remove the leftover bacteria \u2014 both the tongue and the device you\u2019ve used.\n\n\n\n</p><p>How do you take care of your teeth?\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"456\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/11%5C/85ec8c548381e17cbec1443658.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-21222\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/inovatestory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/85ec8c548381e17cbec1443658.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"</p><p>It might come as a shock, but your teeth are NOT luxury face bones. Healthy teeth are a cornerstone of good health in general and for a good reason. Not only can you not eat well without them, but they\u2019re also necessary to speak properly. 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