Personal Dental Care: You First, Before The Dentist

Most people think that it's the dentist's job to take care of people's teeth.
It's quite true but the fact is, it's the responsibility of every individual to
take care of his teeth first before going to the dentist.

Simple personal dental care such as brushing and flossing are enough to
maintain the hygiene of the mouth and teeth. Dentists are only for treating and
curing abnormalities and diseases of the mouth, as well as for giving regular
oral prophylaxis at least twice a year.

If you would just depend on your dentist for the hygiene of your mouth, you
would surely be spending a lot of money. As they say, prevention is better than
cure that's why you should be responsible enough to prevent cavities and other
teeth and mouth-related diseases from existing in your mouth.

Smile Like A Movie Star 

A lot of people dream of having Julia Roberts' million dollar smile. It's not 
actually difficult to achieve that kind of smile. As long as you maintain proper 
personal hygiene and regularly visit your dentist, it won't be long before you 
can achieve your very own movie star-like smile.

However, if you are not blessed with straight and perfectly shaped teeth, do
not lose hope! You can still achieve your very own million dollar smile -- that
is, if you can afford to spend some money to "repair" your teeth.

Most movie stars who seem to have brilliant pearly whites didn't actually have
those set of teeth naturally. About 80% of the celebrities in the movie
industries have undergone teeth enhancing or teeth restructuring just so they
could flash their perfect smiles on screen.

Although having one's teeth look exactly like those seen on TV can be a little
bit expensive, if you can afford it, then go ahead.

However, these kind of processes and procedures still require healthy teeth as
a base or foundation. Dentist wouldn't really go ahead with the procedure if
they see that the original teeth are brittle or damaged.

Before enhancing one's teeth and making it look like a movie star's, dentists
would still go back to the basics and repair the damaged or decayed set of the
original teeth.

A Fence For Your Teeth 

Kids and teenagers are usually the ones who are commonly seen with braces but 
there are also a great number of adults who can be seen wearing braces.

Although wearing braces can be quite awkward and can make one feel as if his or
her teeth has a fence around it, braces are actually very effective in aligning
crooked teeth. People who have crooked teeth can still achieve their million
dollar smile by having their teeth put in braces.

The duration of the braces in one's teeth greatly depends on the severity of
the crookedness of the teeth. When the braces are already taken off from the
mouth, retainers have to be worn in replacement of the braces. Retainers need
to be worn to reinforce the alignment of the teeth.

To know more about personal dental care and other dental services that may be
useful to you, a visit to your local dentist may just be what you need.
Investing in your teeth is actually something that would boost your self-esteem
and may even land you your dream job.

Personal Dental Care: How To Have Teeth For A Lifetime

Thanks to better in-office dental treatments and at-home care, more people find
it easier to manage their personal dental care.

Although there are some conditions and diseases that can facilitate tooth loss,
the products and technology today gives people more control to help keep their
original teeth until they get old.

The most common suggestions to have a healthy set of teeth for a lifetime is to
constantly brush and floss them. Most teeth and mouth problems are triggered or
caused by plaque, an icky layer of bacteria, food particles and other organic
matter that forms on the surface of the teeth.

The bacteria found in plaque are responsible for producing acids that cause
cavities to form. Plaque is also responsible for periodontal disease, an
infection that can damage the tissues and erode the bone surrounding the teeth.

The best way to remove plaque and destroy its chances of building up is through
brushing and flossing. Regular brushing and flossing is really needed so that
the plaque won't have the chance to accumulate and harden.

Don't Be A Sloppy Brusher 

Most of the people have been taught the proper technique of brushing the teeth 
when they were kids.

However, as people get older, they tend to disregard the proper way of brushing
and just brush their teeth sloppily. If you think that simply brushing your
teeth all round and making bubbles is enough to get rid of the plaque and other
food debris, think again.

You may just be wasting your time, effort and toothpaste if you don't practice
the proper technique of brushing your teeth. It takes more than instinctive
brushing to get your toothbrush bristles to remove plaque without injuring your
gums.

If you really want to know the proper way to brush your teeth, you can visit a
dental hygienist or a dentist so that they can show you the proper way to do it.

General Tips About Brushing 

You need to brush your teeth at least twice a day. Perhaps the most important 
time to brush your teeth is just before you go to sleep because during sleep, 
the production of saliva decreases, making the teeth more vulnerable to the 
attack of bacterial acids.

It's not advisable to brush more than three times a day because it may cause
the gums to recede in the long run. When brushing your teeth, make sure not to
make the strokes too harsh because it will also cause the gums to recede or
bleed.

Imagine this: plaque sticks to the teeth just like jam sticks to a wooden
ladle. Rinsing the wooden ladle won't really remove the jam, instead, light and
constant brushing will be able to do the trick.

Brushing too hard will damage the ladle, which will also have the same damage
to the teeth and gums. Don't rush when you are brushing your teeth. Two minutes
is the recommended time to adequately remove the food and plaque build-up on
your teeth.

Change your toothbrush regularly.

Don't be a scrooge when it comes to toothbrushes because they are the primary
weapon for personal dental care. They don't cost a lot so when you notice that
your toothbrush has been with you for three months already, or if you already
that the bristles of your toothbrush has already began to splay, it's high time
that you replace it with a new toothbrush.

The Importance Of Healthy Teeth 

It is very important that individuals take care of their teeth because it will 
prevent plaque formation which pertains to a clear film that sticks to the 
surface of the teeth.

You might think that having a clear film stuck to your teeth is harmful (since
it's clear, anyway) but you might change your mind when you discover that the
film is very sticky and it has a magnet-like aura that attracts bacteria to
stick to it.

Sinfully Sugary 

Sweet Bacteria are attracted to sugar stuck on your teeth like ants in a 
picnic. The bacteria that is attracted by the sugary substance left in your 
mouth after you eat candies or cake breaks down the sugar into acid.

The acid is the one responsible for eating away your tooth enamel, which would
then cause holes in your teeth called cavities. Too much plaque also causes a
disease called gingivitis. It is a gum disease that makes gums red, sore and
swollen.

The first indicator that you have gingivitis is when your gums easily bleed
even with just simple and basic brushing. Practicing personal dental care is
really important because if one wouldn't take care of his or her teeth, the
cavities and unhealthy gums will make the gum very sore and rotten.

Getting awful toothaches can also be a result of lack of personal dental care.
Having toothaches and other mouth-related diseases due to lack of personal
mouth hygiene will surely make eating, as well as communicating with other
people difficult.

Brush Properly 

If you are already getting paranoid about all the bacteria that is staying 
inside your mouth, don't be! You can actually combat the bacteria in your mouth 
by two simple weapons: toothbrush and toothpaste.

By brushing your teeth at least two times a day, you can break down the plaque
and prevent it from building up to cause cavities and other teeth and mouth
problems.

Being a responsible owner of pearly whites is not difficult. You just have to
make sure that you don't forget about your personal dental care amidst your
busy work or lifestyle.

Personal Dental Care: Keeping Your Teeth Extremely Healthy

Having a very busy lifestyle is definitely not an excuse to neglect your
personal dental care. You don't really want to have plaque and other bacteria
staying inside your mouth, right?

It takes just a few minutes a day for you to combat and prevent the spread of
bacteria, plaque and cavities in your mouth. Simple tooth brushing and mouth
care procedures can take your teeth a long way.

Simple Brushing Tips 

Brushing just the front of your teeth won't do your teeth a lot of good. When 
you brush your teeth, don't just focus on your front teeth just because you 
think that they are the ones more exposed to world. You also have to brush your 
teeth along the sides and those located at the back of your mouth.

When you brush your teeth, don't be too harsh on your gums. Make sure that your
brush strokes should be away from your gums, not towards. When you brush your
teeth, try not to rush. The suggested time spent for brushing one's teeth is at
least three minutes.

If you don't really want to exceed three minutes, you can use a timer or play a
song that lasts for three minutes. Choosing the right toothbrush would also make
your brushing time more enjoyable.

If you are not comfortable with your toothbrush anymore, there's no reason for
you not to ditch it and buy a new one. If you have sensitive teeth and gums, a
toothbrush with soft bristles would be perfect for you. However, if you have
pretty strong teeth, you can use medium or hard bristles for you to clean your
teeth better.

It is also advised that you change your toothbrush every three months. If it's
hard for you to keep track of the days and months, you can opt to buy a
toothbrush that comes with a color indicator that would tell you that it's time
to change your toothbrush.

Learn To Floss Your Teeth 

As most dental care commercials would say, brushing alone is not enough to 
ensure that your mouth and teeth is 100% clean.

True enough, you can't really guarantee that you will end up having extremely
clean teeth by just brushing alone. If you want to take the cleanliness and
freshness of your teeth and mouth to the net level, then you might want to
learn how to floss your teeth.

People who floss for the first time may find it a bit weird and difficult to
do. However, with enough practice, flossing can become an easy job. Dental
floss helps a lot in getting rid of food remnants stuck in your teeth where
toothbrushes can't reach.

Visit Your Dentist 

Now that you already know the basic steps in maintaining a healthy set of 
teeth, it doesn't mean that you can already skip visits to your dentist.

It is still very important to visit your dentist at least twice a year because
there are really some procedures (such as oral prophylaxis) that only dentists
can do.

Having your teeth cleaned professionally by a dentist is really a different and
better experience than simple brushing and flossing. Enhance your personal
dental care by integrating regular brushing and flossing and visiting the
dentist at least twice a year.

Personal Dental Care: Yes, You Have To Go To The Dentist

Even if you say that you take care of your teeth very well, you still can't
evade the fact that you still have to go and visit your dentist at least twice
a year.

Sure, it's really not fun to go to the dentist but if you really want to
achieve the best personal dental care for your teeth, regular visits to the
dentist would be of great help to you.

What Happens At A Typical Visit To The Dentist?

Going to the dentist every six months is considered more as prevention against 
cavities, plaque build-up and other teeth and mouth-related problems.

The goal of dentists is to prevent gun disease, tooth decay, and other
disorders that put the health of your teeth and mouth in jeopardy.

A casual consultation with a dentist will usually consist of three parts: a
medical and dental history (this is where the dentist asks questions about
tooth care and reviews past dental records), dental examination and
professional cleaning (oral prophylaxis).

The dentist will then examine the gums, teeth and other tissues surrounding the
mouth. The joints of the jaws may also be included in the examination to check
for the over-all health of an individual's mouth.

Dentists usually use a probe and mirror to check the crown (the visible part)
of each tooth for evidence of looseness, decay or plaque. The dentist may also
check the quality of your bite and the way your teeth fit together.

After checking the teeth, the dentist will usually proceed to examine the
general condition of the gums. Healthy gums are pink and firm -- not swollen,
soft or inflamed.

If the dentist can find deep depressions (or pockets), he or she might suspect
that an individual has gum disease.

When the dentist is finished examining the visible parts of the mouth and
teeth, the dentist will then take X-rays that could possibly reveal abscesses,
tooth decay, or impacted wisdom teeth.

Abscesses should really be discovered right away because it involves collection
of pus surrounded by tissues that are swollen. If it won't be treated right
away, it might be a source for other complications.

Why Professional Cleaning Is Better Than Normal Tooth Brushing 

Professional cleaning aims to remove hard deposits with the use of a scraping 
instrument named a scaler.

Aside from a scaler, an ultrasonic machine may also be used by the dentist; it
uses high frequency sound waves to facilitate the loosening of plaque deposits.

After cleaning, most dental hygienists will polish the teeth. Polishing of the
teeth smoothens and cleans the teeth's surfaces, removing annoying stains and
making the teeth more resistant to plaque.

There are also some dental hygiene package that consists of application of
fluoride sealant or compound to help prevent or slow down decay.

Going To The Dentist Isn't So Bad After All 

Now that you are already aware of what happens during a regular trip to the 
dentist, you would probably think that a trip to the dentist won't be so bad, 
right?

If you want to promote personal dental care, you should be the first one to
have the initiative to go to the dentist.

You can't achieve the best personal dental care if you just depend on yourself
and your resources at home.

Dentists are equipped with tools, machines and instruments that would surely
make your teeth and mouth cleaner, fresher and better.

Personal Dental Care: Yes, It's More Than Just Brushing

Almost everyone has their own share of childhood tooth-y story. Parents have
their own unique way of encouraging their children how to take care of their
teeth -- from exaggerated stories to imaginary characters (hello, tooth fairy).

However, encouraging children to take care of their teeth is actually a good
thing to do because it's a good idea to start practicing personal dental care
at an early age. Perhaps the most basic thing that almost everyone knows about
personal dental care is brushing.

Brushing one's teeth after every meal is considered as the most basic step for
personal dental care. A lot of people may think that brushing one's teeth is
just plain brushing; what most people don't know is that there is a proper way
to brush one's teeth.

Brushing one's teeth effectively does not involve freestyle strokes. If you are
one of the many people who do not know the proper strokes of brushing, a visit
to the dentist would be the solution to your problem.

Brush Your Teeth At Least Two Times A Day!

Although there are some people who believe that it is necessary to brush one's 
teeth three times a day or after every meal, most dentists would recommend that 
teeth should be brushed at least two times a day.

There are even cases when dentist would discourage their patients from brushing
more than two times a day, especially for those people who are experiencing
discomfort from sensitive teeth.

Don't Be A Lazy Bum!

In a world that's full of hustle and bustle, with lots of deadlines to meet and 
schedules to juggle, it wouldn't be a wonder if one would forget about his or 
her personal dental care.

Some people can even afford to get through a day without actually brushing
their teeth. If you are one of the many individuals who think that eating
mentholated candies, gargling mouthwash, or flossing can equal to brushing, you
might need to change your approach to your personal dental care routine.

Eating candies to hide the scent of what you just ate during your latest meal
is definitely not a good idea.

Sure, it would be excusable if you just did it once or twice, or during an
emergency, but if you are guilty of doing it regularly, you are actually doing
more harm than good to your teeth.

Eating candies and other sweets to compensate the lack of brushing may just
infuse more cavities to your teeth. You may not see the harmful results of this
horrible "dental care" right away, but in the long run, you will surely find
yourself regretting why you let your teeth fall into the traps of candies and
sweets.

Substituting brushing with a simple mouthwash gargle session in the bathroom
may seem to save you a lot of precious work time, but in reality, you are just
putting your teeth (and mouth) in jeopardy.

Mouthwashes are made to enhance the cleanliness of your teeth, not to
substitute tooth brushing. Simply gargling with mouthwash won't thoroughly
cleanse your mouth.

Sure, your mouth may feel fresh and clean after you gargle with mouthwash, but
if a microscope would be placed in your mouth (especially in between your
teeth), you may just end up being disgusted with what you see.

Achieving a healthy personal dental care routine is important because it will
surely make or break your smile. Don't neglect your teeth because they make up
an important part of your face.

Personal Dental Care: Why You Need To Visit The Dentist

If you think that brushing and flossing alone is enough to keep your teeth and
mouth clean and healthy, think again. If you think that you can manage to have
a clean and healthy mouth without the help of a dentist, then what are dentists
here for?

Dentists play a big part in managing the personal dental care of individuals.
Dentists check your teeth and mouth for signs of cavities and gum disease.

They will also help you maintain extra clean teeth and they will also teach you
the proper ways of brushing and flossing. They can even demonstrate it to you so
that you can really see how it is done.

Be Careful Of What You Eat And Drink!

Dentists would also give you important advices related to teeth and mouth care. 
Perhaps one of the most common advices that dentists give their patients is to 
be careful with what they eat and drink.

Eating and drinking sugary stuffs such as candies, cakes and soda can attract a
lot of plaque to stick to your teeth. If you want to have healthy teeth, do try
to eat more fruits and vegetables and drink more water than soda.

More Than Sprays And Breath Mints

The world is full of instant solutions and shortcuts and dental care is not 
exempted from the variety of instant solutions.

A lot of breath mints and breath fresheners are available in the market today,
offering instant fresh breath to individuals who are perhaps too busy to spend
at least three minutes to brush their teeth.

If you are one of the many people who are seeking the aid of breath mints and
breath sprays to give you fresh breath, you might want to change your approach
to personal dental care because it will just do you more harm than good.

Aside from the fact that breath mints and breath sprays can't really rid your
teeth and mouth of minute pieces of food debris, they are also not good for
long term use.

The truth is, breath mints and breath freshener sprays are only good at masking
mouth odors.

Sure, they can give you instant fresh breath that can probably last for a few
hours, but when you look at your mouth through a microscope, you will really be
disgusted and appalled by all the bacteria and food debris that can be found in
your mouth and in between your teeth.

Brushing: Simplest Yet Most Essential 

Brushing one's teeth may seem to be the simplest and most basic part of personal 
dental care but it is one of the most needed things to do to achieve clean and 
healthy teeth.

You see, in order for you to prevent cavities, you need to brush off the plaque
stuck in your teeth brought about by the food and beverages that you ate and
drank.

Brushing regularly can also save you a lot of unwanted trips to the dentist.
Remember, breath mints and breath freshener sprays won't help in getting rid of
the bacteria that causes plaque to build up in your teeth.

If you want to have a nice set of teeth without having to undergo awful
toothaches and bad breath, take the extra mile to spend time for your personal
dental care routine.

Personal Dental Care: Brush Your Plaque Away

The primary aim of personal dental care is to prevent cavities from forming in
the teeth. In order for you to prevent cavities and maintain a healthy set of
teeth, you need to remove plaque, a transparent layer of bacteria that stays on
the surface of your teeth.

Some effective ways to prevent plaque from forming is to brush your teeth at
least twice a day and floss at least once a day. Brushing your teeth will help
stimulate your gums and in turn keep them healthy and less susceptible to gum
diseases.

Choose The Right Toothpaste

Toothpastes are typically made of detergents, abrasives and foaming agents. The 
most common active ingredient in toothpaste is fluoride. Fluoride is the 
component of the toothpaste that is responsible for preventing cavities from 
forming.

When choosing what toothpaste to buy, make sure that it has a great amount of
fluoride to keep your mouth cavity-free. Studies say that 1 out of 10 people
has a tendency to accumulate tartar rapidly. What is tartar? It is actually
plaque that is difficult to remove and damaging because it is already in
hardened form.

There are anti-tartar toothpastes and mouthwashes available in the market today
which can help prevent tartar formation. Another great tip for preventing the
formation of tartar is brushing the teeth located near the salivary glands.

For individuals that seem to have teeth which are sensitive to pressure, cold
and heat, there are toothpastes specially made for sensitive teeth.

However, a visit to the dentist may be most appropriate so that the dentist can
assess whether the sensitivity of the teeth may lead to a serious problem such
as nerve inflammation or severe cavity.

Learn How To Floss 

Although brushing is considered to be the most important part in the personal 
dental care routine, it doesn't actually have the ability to remove the plaque 
and food particles between the teeth, under the gum line or within braces.

A dental floss is the weapon to get rid of the abovementioned teeth and mouth
"pests". Flossing can be done at least once a day.

There are actually different kinds of flosses and these depend on the space
that a person has in between his or her teeth. Most dentists would usually
suggest unwaxed floss because it is easier to glide through narrow spaces.

However, recent studies have discovered that there is actually no significant
difference in the effectiveness among the different kinds of dental flosses.
When flossing your teeth, you should be very careful so that you can avoid
injuring your gums.

Remember, gums are very sensitive and they can bleed easily. Never force the
floss under the gums; just curve the floss around the edge of your tooth and
form a letter "c" then glide the floss up and down the side of each tooth. Do
not forget to floss the back sides of your teeth as well.

All in all, maintaining your very own personal dental care routine can be easy,
as long as you have enough willingness and d etermination to achieve a great set
of pearly whites.

If you are one of the many people who don't really give much attention to your
teeth, don't wait until you experience awful dental-related problems such as
toothache, bad breath(halitosis) or bleeding gums.

Personal Dental Care: How To Achieve Dazzling Pearly Whites

Most people nowadays are getting attracted to tooth whitening products because
they want to have a million dollar smile just like the celebrities seen on
television.

If you want your teeth to become whiter and more dazzling, you can add
whitening toothpastes into your personal dental care kit. If you want to use
whitening toothpastes, don't forget to check if it still contains fluoride and
other ingredients that fight and prevent plaque and tartar.

However, a lot of whitening toothpaste users claim that these whitening
products didn't really do much in changing the color of their teeth. The
yellowing of the teeth is actually a natural phenomenon. As a person gets
older, his or her teeth becomes yellowish.

If you are not satisfied with the color of your teeth, the best way is to visit
your dentist first and consult him or her about your dilemma. Your dentist will
tell you about the effectiveness of over-counter-products or they may even
offer to give you professional treatment.

Most celebrities actually prefer to undergo professional teeth whitening
treatment because that way, their unique needs can be met. Be very careful in
purchasing over-the-counter teeth whitening products because some of these may
contain bleaching agents that can actually damage your mouth and gums.

In addition to that, do follow the instructions strictly to avoid experiencing
adverse side effects.

The Teeth's Nemesis: Sugar 

Perhaps everybody has gone through a stage in their childhood when they would 
constantly hear their elders warning them about the evils of eating too much 
sugary sweets and candies. And those warnings are true indeed; eating sugary 
sweets and candies is a major cause of tooth decay.

However, it might helpful for you to know that its not just about the amount of
sugar that you eat -- it also involves when and how you eat sugary stuffs that
determine the health of your teeth.

When you drink sodas or eat sugary foods throughout the day, the enamel of your
teeth becomes constantly exposed to acids. Cough drops, hard candies, and breath
mints are just some examples of the harmful sugary sweets that dissolve in your
mouth slowly.

Dental professionals and experts suggest a 3-hour break in between taking food
and drinks that contain sugar. Starchy or sugary foods eaten with a full meal
is said to be less harmful to the teeth compared to being eaten alone because
the increased production of saliva helps wash away the bacteria and sugar.

Eating sweet and sugary foods before sleeping is perhaps the most damaging
thing one can do to his or her teeth because one does not produce a lot of
saliva when he or she is asleep.

If you want to have a health set of teeth yet you can't seem to cut out sweets
from your diet, you can try some of these tips to help you achieve your goal:
eat carbohydrates with a meal, brush your teeth directly after eating, rinse
your mouth thoroughly with mouthwash or water, chew sugarless gum, don't eat
sugary foods and sweets between meals, eat non-sugary foods (cheese, popcorn,
yogurt, raw veggies) as snacks.

In a nutshell, achieving and maintaining a healthy set of teeth may not be as
easy as 123 but with enough determination and commitment to your personal
dental care routine, you will surely have the smile that you've been wanting
ever since.

Personal Dental Care: Taking Care Of Your Teeth

When you get your photo taken, you usually smile and reveal to the world your
teeth. Healthy teeth can be a indicator of one's personality. Slobs usually
have teeth that are rotten and they have bad breath.

However, people who keep their teeth in tiptop shape are the ones who are known
to be successful and responsible in their careers. Personal dental care differs
from one person to another, but it all comes down to one important fact: the
healthier your teeth are, the greater you would look.

Aside from the aesthetic value of healthy, good-looking teeth, they also help a
person chew foods properly. Remember, for a person to have a good digestion, the
foods that he or she would eat should be chewed properly. Having a good set of
teeth also enables a person to speak clearly and confidently.

People who have a poor set of teeth are usually shy and hesitant to talk in
public and fail to effectively communicate with others. Although sometimes, the
shape and structure of one's teeth may be genetic, dent ists and orthodontists
can usually help re-shape and improve crooked, ugly teeth.

Personal Dental Care: It's Never Too Late

If you are guilty of neglecting or abusing your pearly whites in the early
years of your life (by not brushing regularly, by smoking a lot of cigarettes,
drinking a lot of caffeine, etc) you might find yourself getting a bit
self-conscious when you smile. Whether your teeth are already exhibiting a
yellowish-tinge or suffering from extreme sensitivity to hot or cold food and
beverages, it's never too late for you to level up your personal dental care
routine.

Can't Smile Without You 

Most people with a "normal" or average set of teeth don't really realize the 
importance of their pearly whites until they experience problems concerning 
it.

Imagine this: you use your mouth to communicate with people every minute of
everyday and that means that your teeth is also exposed every time you
communicate with other people. If you are not confident about your teeth, you
will definitely become self conscious which would greatly affect the way you
interact with others.

Now do you realize the importance of maintaining a healthy set of teeth? If you
do, then it's high time that you give a little more time for your personal
dental care.

Brush Regularly 

You don't really have to be a toothbrush maniac and strictly brush your teeth 
every after meal. What if you eat at least 8 times a day? Brushing your teeth 
8 times a day would definitely irritate the enamel of your teeth and may even 
make your gums tender and make you more susceptible to gum irritation and 
gingivitis.

Most dentists would recommend that brushing the teeth at least 2 or 3 times a
day is enough to maintain the cleanliness of the teeth and mouth.

If you seem not to be satisfied with just merely brushing, you can actually
floss (now you can do this after every meal, just make sure you know the right
way of flossing or you'll still end up having gums that bleed) or gargle some
mouthwash.

Have A Tongue Cleaner 

If you think that brushing and flossing alone is enough to help eliminate, 
manage and control the halitosis-causing bacteria in your mouth, think again!

The bacteria are not only found in your teeth but they are also found in your
tongue and in the "cheeks" of your mouth. Brushing alone will not help you
achieve 100% fresh breath. You will need to clean your tongue and inner mouth
cheeks as well.

You can do this by simply buying a tongue cleaner. There are a lot of
toothbrushes in the market today that have built in tongue and cheeks cleaner.
They may be a bit more expensive than regular toothbrushes, but they're worth
the extra money anyway.

Don't Be Lazy 

There may be times when you arrive home very late at night or you simply had a 
very rough and tiring day that you just want to crawl right into bed when you 
get home. You ditch b rushing your teeth and then you justify your act by 
telling yourself "it's only for tonight" and then you sleep right away.

You might think that it's a harmless act but maybe it would help if you would
know that a person who sleeps overnight without brushing his or her teeth gives
the bacteria in his or her mouth ample time to multiply which gives off a
"deadly" mouth odor in the morning.

Personal dental care is a person's responsibility to himself. It is part of
daily hygiene and it must be not neglected, just like bathing and washing hands.

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