Please share few tips for dental care?

Before Toothpaste Was Invented


We're lucky that we know so much now about taking care of our teeth. Long ago, as people got older, their teeth would rot away and be very painful. To get rid of a toothache, they had their teeth pulled out. Finally people learned that cleaning their teeth was important, but they didn't have toothpaste right away. While you're swishing that minty-fresh paste around your mouth, think about what people used long ago to clean teeth:





ground-up chalk or charcoal


lemon juice


ashes (you know, the stuff that's left over after a fire)


tobacco and honey mixed together


Yuck!





It was only about 100 years ago that someone finally created a minty cream to clean teeth. Not long after that, the toothpaste tube was invented, so people could squeeze the paste right onto the toothbrush! Tooth brushing became popular during World War II. The U.S. Army gave brushes and toothpaste to all soldiers, and they learned to brush twice a day. Back then, toothpaste tubes were made of metal; today they're made of soft plastic and are much easier to squeeze!





Today there are plenty of toothpaste choices: lots of colors and flavors to choose from, and some brands are made just for kids. People with great-looking teeth advertise toothpaste on TV commercials and in magazines. When you're choosing a toothpaste, make sure it contains fluoride. Fluoride makes your teeth strong and protects them from cavities. When you brush, you don't need a lot of toothpaste: just squeeze out a bit the size of a pea. It's not a good idea to swallow the toothpaste, either, so be sure to rinse and spit after brushing.





How You Can Keep Your Teeth Healthy


Kids can take charge of their teeth by taking these steps:





Brush at least twice a day - after breakfast and before bedtime. If you can, brush after lunch or after sweet snacks. Brushing properly breaks down plaque.


Brush all of your teeth, not just the front ones. Spend some time on the teeth along the sides and in the back. Brush away from your gums.


Take your time while brushing. Spend at least 3 minutes each time you brush. If you have trouble keeping track of the time, use a timer or play a recording of a song you like to help pass the time.


Be sure your toothbrush has soft bristles (the package will tell you if they're soft). Ask your parent to help you get a new toothbrush every 3 months. Some toothbrushes come with bristles that change color when it's time to change them.


Learn how to floss your teeth, which is a very important way to keep them healthy. It feels weird the first few times you do it, but pretty soon you'll be a pro. Slip the dental floss between each tooth and up along the gum line. The floss gets rid of food that's hidden where your toothbrush can't get it, no matter how well you brush.


It's also important to visit the dentist twice a year. Besides checking for signs of cavities or gum disease, the dentist will help keep your teeth extra clean, and he or she can help you learn the best way to brush and floss.





It's not just brushing and flossing that keep your teeth healthy - you also need to be careful about what you eat and drink. Remember, the plaque on your teeth is just waiting for that sugar to arrive. Eat lots of fruits and vegetables and drink water instead of soda. And don't forget to smile!





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Please share few tips for dental care?
brush every day
Reply:I needed some tips for dental care and my friend recommened Crest Vivid White Night toothpaste. Although it's a little more expensive then normal toothpaste, (i think it was $3.49 maybe) it's totally worth it. Good Luck!
Reply:floss first, take a swig of mouthwash and brush your teeth with the mouthwash in your mouth. fresh and clean
Reply:floss, scrape your tongue with a tongue scraper, gargle, use tooth paste with peroxide and baking soda to give yourself white teeth. see a dentist every year
Reply:Brush your teeth!
Reply:Try to brush your teeth after every meal for three minutes each time: After your brush girgle with listerine or some other type of mouth wash. Floss at least twice daily. Flossing is a lot more important than people think. It's hard for your tooth brush to reach everything thats inbetween your teeth. Hope this helped!
Reply:always brush and floss
Reply:It's How You Brush Your Teeth That really Counts. Instead Of Brushing Your Teeth, Brush Your Gums Just Above You Teeth And Work down In A Gentle Motion. Focus On One Tooth At A Time. Making Sure You Do The Outside As Well As The Inside. It May Take A While, But Believe Me It's So Worth It.


This Is What My Dentist Recommended For Me To Do To Get Healthier Teeth And Gums.

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