How to put your dental problems away!

Ever heard of the saying “You are what you eat?” The truth is, this motto also applies to your oral health and teeth. To keep your oral problems away, you must follow a healthy diet, along with a good dental regimen and regular visits to your Brampton dentists. Here are a few ways to live a life free of any major oral issues:

Follow a healthy nighttime regime:

It is important to follow a strict nighttime oral care regime. This is because if you neglect your teeth at night, you may undo all your efforts of taking care of your teeth during the day. To start with, brush and floss your teeth at night before bed, and avoid binge eating.

Avoid the worse foods

Sticky foods such as, gummy candies, taffy, and caramel tend to cling to your teeth, producing harmful bacteria. Avoiding any kind of sticky foods will help you keep the bacteria down, and secure your teeth. If you have a sweet tooth, be sure to floss and brush soon after you consume a treat. Also, be careful with foods such as, hard candies, popcorn kernels that may break your tooth if you bite on them too hard.

Plaque

Plaque is your biggest enemy when battling for a set of healthy teeth. When you consume foods that are rich in carbohydrates, such as, breads, sugar, soda, pastas, and the like, the ingredients help bacteria multiply and release acids that may be harmful to the enamel of your teeth. However, if you floss and brush regularly, and rinse your mouth with a fluoride mouthwash, you can rest assured that you will have no plaque attacking your teeth.

Fight gum disease

Gingivitis occurs when the plaque below your gum line turns into tartar. When left untreated, gingivitis may develop into periodontitis — the biggest cause of tooth loss in people. Swollen, red, tender gums, after flossing or brushing, are an early warning sign of gingivitis. Following good oral hygiene is the best way to prevent gingivitis.

Filling:

If the plaque is successful in breaching the defense system of the tooth enamel and produces cavities, a filling is needed to re-create a protective surface. Dentist in Brampton makes use of a drill to get rid of the weakened enamel and substitutes it with an amalgam, gold or composite filling. The procedure is performed under local anesthesia.

With age, our tooth enamel starts to get dull and discolored. Avoiding substances that may stain our teeth (tea, coffee, tobacco products, red wine, and the like) can help in preventing stains. A teeth whitening toothpaste can also be used to add extra brightening boost. However, if brushing alone does not remove stains, there are several professional and in-home teeth-whitening options that are available.