Good oral hygiene is something we think we maintain because we brush and gargle every day. Then why do cavities, mouth odour and toothache bother you? Here are some tips.
- Brush your teeth twice a day. Also, floss your teeth regularly. The daily activities of brushing and flossing remove the tiny pieces of food leftover in your mouth. If these leftover particles are not removed, they serve as the breeding ground for bacteria, which then cause cavities, irritation to the gum and plaque.
- Use an anti-bacterial mouthwash which reduces the bacteria and plaque formation.
- Always keep your tooth brush dry and clean and make sure to replace it every 3 months.
- Avoid too much sugary products as bacteria mostly feed on these to release acids which destroy the teeth.
- Eat a balanced diet
What foods can keep your teeth healthy?
- Food rich in calcium like milk, yogurt. Vitamin D is equally important as it works hand in hand with calcium.
- Food rich in vitamin C such as citrus fruits
- Food rich in fat soluble vitamins such as A, D, E and K
- Food high in fiber content like fruits and veggies (a crunchy apple!)
What foods are to be watched out?
- Food with any form of sugar
- Food containing complex carbohydrates like starch
- Soft drinks and similar beverages
You are now aware of the food which makes and breaks your teeth. Maintaining improper oral hygiene not only causes cavities, plaque and tartar, but also causes bad breath.
These home remedies help fight toothache and bad breath.
- To beat bad breath, chew cloves, fennel or anise seeds after meals. You can also chew dried coriander leaves.
- Gargle a mixture of warm water mixed with ginger and lemon juice prevents bad breath.
- Gargle with a mixture of baking soda and salt with water.
- You can make herbal mouthwash by mixing peppermint, lavender and rosemary and place this in boiling water. Strain the mixture and use it as mouthwash after it cools down.
- Rub your teeth and gums with a fresh strawberry for 15 minutes. Wash it with warm water after it is done. This gives clean and healthy gums.
- Massage the teeth and gums with lemon rind. This helps in removal of plaque and tartar.
- Chew raw onions everyday to reduce germs in your mouth. Chewing fresh spinach leaves also helps.
- To beat toothache, boil tea bag in water and place it on the affected area.
- Place the juice of a fig on the tooth which is aching. Repeat this process till the pain ceases.
They say, ‘when fortune turns against you, even jelly breaks your teeth’. Now, you don’t want your tooth to be breaking because of a jelly. Take action now!
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