Healthy dental hygiene habits can help keep your teeth strong and beautiful.
Here are our tips for maintaining a healthy smile.
is an invisible bacteria that lives inside your mouth. These bacteria love to eat sugar and produce an acid that erodes enamel and attacks your gums.
Dr. Michael Nichols recommends that you brush your teeth at least twice per day and floss once daily. This helps prevent tooth decay, periodontal disease, and other oral health issues.
Toothpaste and mouth rinse with fluoride are available over the counter. and helps strengthen your tooth enamel. In turn, this makes your teeth more resistant to acid attacks from plaque.
Have your teeth ever felt rough or “fuzzy” after eating sugary foods? While you can’t see dental plaque, sometimes you can feel it on your teeth.
The good news is that eating a balanced, nutritional diet can help you reduce plaque. We also recommend drinking a glass of water after meals whenever possible. This can help wash away sugars from foods and drinks.
If you eat or drink something that contains acids, such as soda or candy, wait 30 minutes before brushing. This will allow your saliva time to neutralize the acids and protect your teeth.
