If you have healthy teeth and gums, you will able to maintain a strong set of bones; your immune system will function well at superior capacity, and can actually help to prevent certain forms of tongue and gum infections! Here are a few tips on how you can ensure you keep your teeth and gums healthy and fully functional.

Visit Your Dentist
As a certified professional, your dentist can make sure your teeth and gums stay healthy for years to come, and he’ll be able to catch any issues that arise between visits. To avoid painful dental procedures like root canals down the line, visit your dentist just to make sure no additional complications have the chance to develop!

Brush Twice a Day
Brush your teeth in the morning, and then before you go to bed at night. Don’t do it for the sake of doing it. Brush well to ensure you clean every corner of your mouth. Make sure you also gently brush your tongue and the roof of your mouth to get rid of any potential bacteria that may be trying to lurk there!

Floss Once a Day
Floss is good to practice before you go to sleep at night, since you’ll be less rushed for time. Push the floss gently into place between each set of teeth, and move it back and forth a few times. Then, make a curve with the floss and slide it up and down the edge of each tooth, ensuring that all surfaces get cleaned.

Make Smart Choices
When it comes to personal nutrition, the health of your teeth is effected by the things you put in your mouth. Try eating more fruits and snacks with natural sugars, or decide to only consume processed sugars at mealtimes. Snacking on things like veggies and yogurt between meals is a better choice for your all around health anyway, so making it a part of your daily dental regimen will do double health duty.

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