Keeping Healthy Teeth for a Lifetime
Knowing how to care for one’s teeth from the moment the first baby tooth arrives will help prevent problems as they age. This means brushing and flossing each day and going for routine dental visits. The pay-off is a beautiful smile that lasts a lifetime.
Young Children
People are born with their first teeth hidden beneath the gums. From the first day they poke through, baby teeth need special care. It will be a while before a child’s toothbrush and paste can be used. For now a wet washcloth will do the trick. Once they are old enough, they need to be taught how to correctly use a brush and paste on their own.
Never let a baby fall asleep with a bottle. The milk or juice can lead to serious issues such as baby bottle tooth decay. As they grow, they need to be encouraged to eat snacks that are low in sugar and avoid chewy, sticky candies.
Teens
By the time they are teens they should be in the habit of going for regular check-ups to their family’s dentist. One can find a reliable Brooklyn dentist like Ronald I. Teichman, D.D.S. by researching online or asking friends and family for recommendations.
Teens who take good care of their teeth will have a beautiful smile, pleasant breath, and much fewer cavities than those who don’t. Teens need to brush with fluoride toothpaste twice a day and floss once each day. Smoking and chewing tobacco will stain the teeth and can cause cancer so these activities should be avoided completely. When playing sports, proper head gear will keep the teeth protected.
Grown-ups
Continued care of the teeth into adulthood can help one avoid painful gums, tooth loss, and other serious issues. Brushing twice a day along with flossing needs to continue, and six month check-ups with the dentist should not be skipped.
Between dental visits an adult can check the inside of their mouth for themselves. Any irritated gums, sores that aren’t healing, or other unusual changes can be discussed with the dentist. Serious concerns should be looked at immediately by a professional.
It is easy to keep a beautiful smile for a lifetime with a little special care. Brush and floss daily and visit a dentist every six months for a routine check-up.
Knowing how to care for one’s teeth from the moment the first baby tooth arrives will help prevent problems as they age. This means brushing and flossing each day and going for routine dental visits. The pay-off is a beautiful smile that lasts a lifetime.
Young Children
People are born with their first teeth hidden beneath the gums. From the first day they poke through, baby teeth need special care. It will be a while before a child’s toothbrush and paste can be used. For now a wet washcloth will do the trick. Once they are old enough, they need to be taught how to correctly use a brush and paste on their own.
Never let a baby fall asleep with a bottle. The milk or juice can lead to serious issues such as baby bottle tooth decay. As they grow, they need to be encouraged to eat snacks that are low in sugar and avoid chewy, sticky candies.
Teens
By the time they are teens they should be in the habit of going for regular check-ups to their family’s dentist. One can find a reliable Brooklyn dentist like Ronald I. Teichman, D.D.S. by researching online or asking friends and family for recommendations.
Teens who take good care of their teeth will have a beautiful smile, pleasant breath, and much fewer cavities than those who don’t. Teens need to brush with fluoride toothpaste twice a day and floss once each day. Smoking and chewing tobacco will stain the teeth and can cause cancer so these activities should be avoided completely. When playing sports, proper head gear will keep the teeth protected.
Grown-ups
Continued care of the teeth into adulthood can help one avoid painful gums, tooth loss, and other serious issues. Brushing twice a day along with flossing needs to continue, and six month check-ups with the dentist should not be skipped.
Between dental visits an adult can check the inside of their mouth for themselves. Any irritated gums, sores that aren’t healing, or other unusual changes can be discussed with the dentist. Serious concerns should be looked at immediately by a professional.
It is easy to keep a beautiful smile for a lifetime with a little special care. Brush and floss daily and visit a dentist every six months for a routine check-up.
Good idea... dental care very important to keep healthy teeth... thanks for the reminder... sometimes we forget
ReplyDeleteI have been putting my children's 1st dental visit on hold since moved back to Kuching. Must find time to bring them to visit dentist some say.
ReplyDeleteIt's good to really put effort into dental care.. Always smile with white perfect teeth..
ReplyDeleteThanks for this reminder. I find that Westerners generally have stronger teeth and don't require filling at a young age compared to us.
ReplyDeleteYup it's indeed important like how my mom taught me since young :) time to teach the kids too
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yup it is important to clean your teeth.
ReplyDeleteVery true! Your kids are sooo lucky to have a knowledgeable mom
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely... it is very important to take care of our oral and dental care... thanks for sharing....
ReplyDeleteIf you are good looking and have a to-die-for body, but your breath stinks and your teeth are horrible-looking, everything else means nothing.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the info.
it's of utmost importance to take care of our dental health, especially from young. must check every 6 months.
ReplyDeleteNice Tips.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the sharing. We must appreciated our tooth more :)
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I scare go to dental clinic... I dont like pain.. >.< but, they make our teeth are beautiful and good in care :)
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ReplyDeleteI couldn't agree more. Dental care is important. Which reminds me, it's time to visit the dentist for yearly checkup.
ReplyDeletethank you for sharing these tips with us! I will practise this more often :) hehe
ReplyDeleteThanks, your post reminds me it's time to visit the dentist soon for my check up :)
ReplyDeletedo you know i wear dentures? hehe
ReplyDeleteYeah! good way to start taking care of our oral hygiene and health since young. It take lots of consistency and make it a habit to brush and floss daily plus visit a dentist every six months for a routine check-up.
ReplyDeleteHi Issac, when you started to wear dentures, I don't know. hehe.
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