Introduction

According to Iqaluit Dental Clinic, your smile says a lot about you. It doesn’t just affect your self-esteem but has real-life consequences in different types of relationships. That’s why you need to preserve your healthy smile. Let’s check out four secrets of a healthy smile.

The Secrets

1. Practice good oral hygiene –

Good oral hygiene is critical to preserving your healthy smile. Without good oral hygiene, you may have cavities, gum diseases, and all sorts of oral problems that may threaten your beautiful smile. Good oral hygiene involves brushing your teeth at least twice a day, rinsing your mouth several times throughout the day, and flossing regularly.

It’s also important to use the right brushing and flossing technique. As people grow older, they get lazy and do the bare minimum. Make sure that you don’t fall into that trap. Place the brush at a 45-degree angle against your teeth and move it in circular motions to clean the front, top and back surfaces of your teeth. While flossing, use a ‘C’ motion to properly dislodge trapped particles between your teeth and remove plaque buildup.

2. Visit the dentist for regular checkups –

Prevention is better than cure, especially when it comes to your healthy smile. That’s why it’s best to visit the dentist at least twice a year for regular checkups even if you don’t have tooth pain or any visible oral problems. With regular checkups, dentists can check for early signs of oral problems and provide appropriate solutions before the problem gets out of hand.

Early diagnosis and treatment are also much cheaper, even when you have dental insurance. Moreover, with regular checkups, dentists also thoroughly clean your teeth and recommend dietary or other changes to avoid future oral problems that threaten your smile in the future.

3. Eat healthy food and quit bad habits –

Your diet also makes up a big part of your oral health. Make sure to avoid sugary and sticky food as much as possible. The same holds for sugary and acidic beverages. They increase the chances of cavities and other oral health problems. Apart from that, it’s also important to avoid bad habits like biting on hard ice, smoking, or drinking too much. Those habits can lead to enamel chipping, staining of the teeth, and other problems that threaten your beautiful and healthy smile.

4. Drink more water –

Staying hydrated is very important for your oral health. That’s why you need to drink more water. Water doesn’t just lubricate the body but neutralizes the acidity of your oral cavity. The water you drink is also essential for making saliva in your mouth. If your mouth turns dry due to dehydration, bacteria can quickly multiply in your oral cavity.

Conclusion

Iqaluit Dental Clinic suggests that you learn from the above-mentioned secrets and execute them in your life to preserve your healthy smile. A healthy smile helps you make a good impression on the people around you and has a major role in shaping your self-esteem and confidence.