Healthy Teeth, Healthy Life

Excellent oral health includes keeping teeth healthy and looking their best (Dr.Roma M MDS – Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics KMC Hospital). This can be achieved by following the correct techniques, following a dentist’s orders, and plenty of other important rules (Edwards). Maintaining healthy teeth by following proper oral care comes with benefits for a lifetime such as a healthier mouth and prevention of oral problems.
First impressions are hugely crucial and the best way to create a great first impression is to look clean and fresh. Having healthy, attractive teeth can boost a person’s self-esteem by making them feel confident in how they look. A healthy smile can make anyone feel confident in his or her social life.
Not only does good oral health benefit a person socially but it also helps them economically. Following proper oral care prevents the need for treatment of dental problems such as fillings, tooth extractions, etc. These oral problems can result in treatments with costly bills. But by comparison, the cost of performing basic oral hygiene and preventive teeth cleaning is relatively low (Oral-B).
There are basic procedures to follow in order to uphold proper oral hygiene including brushing and flossing. The first step in maintaining a healthy mouth is performing proper brushing every day. Brushing properly helps lower the risk of tooth decay and gum disease, which are the major causes of tooth loss (Oral-B). It is recommended by the American Dental Association to brush teeth after every meal or at least twice a day (Edwards). It is important to choose the right toothbrush and toothpaste in order to get the best cleaning. A toothpaste containing fluoride will strengthen teeth and prevent cavities...

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...e techniques and guidelines that should be followed to keep a person’s smile feeling healthy and clean. This includes proper brushing and flossing techniques as well as regular check-ups. Following these techniques and rules helps maintain the proper oral care that will help anyone keep their teeth for a lifetime. Besides nothing a person wears is more important than their smile.

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