More dental hygiene tips to live by

There is a plethora of established reasons why you have to ensure that your teeth and gums are healthy. After all, you don’t want to lose that perfect smile and the corresponding charm that comes with great-looking (and a complete set of) teeth. Below are other methods to ensure that you practice great dental hygiene every day.

Firstly, consider using sealants for your kids’ newly formed perm coatings are applied to the surfaces of the molars to better prevent decay in both the back teeth’s fissures and pits. anent molars, which often come out when they turn six. These protective Few parents in the U.S. bring their children to the dentist for this, even though it’s a proven way of reducing visits in the future. It highly advised that everyone takes advantage of this prevention tip.

It goes without saying that children should be taught of the value of brushing twice a day and flossing their teeth daily. Introduce this as soon as possible, so that it becomes habit-forming. Research shows a staggering statistic: one in every four children develops signs of tooth decay before they begin schooling. You don’t want to be among those parents whose children have already developed cavities in their early teens.

Many people think having too much fluoride is good, but it can actually lead to your teeth having white spots. Mitigate your use of it; after all, even the drinking water and various mouthwash options in the U.S. are already fluoridated. Simply put, apply just enough on your toothpaste, as the idea is to brush twice a day, anyway. Use it sparingly (just about the size of a pea) when dabbing your kids’ brushes.

Kami Hoss MS, DDS, is the CEO of The Super Dentists. He is also an author, consultant, inventor, speaker, and entrepreneur. For more dental tips and insights, visit this blog.