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Brushing
your teeth daily is an essential part of maintaining proper oral hygiene. You
also generally need to keep your teeth clean for your own health and for
aesthetic reasons. Sometimes though, you can make mistakes that are more
problematic than helpful. Here are 5 mistakes you want to avoid when cleaning
your teeth:
1) Don't Use a Hard
Toothbrush
We
all want to scrub out all the little bits that are stuck between our teeth.
However sometimes it’s better to use a toothbrush with softer bristles.
Everyone's gums are different. If your toothbrush is too firm you can get
bleeding gums or other damage. Healthy gums mean better teeth held in place.
2) Don't Put Metal
in Your Mouth
Ever
see someone pick their teeth with a random on hand object? Don't be that
person. Even wooden toothpicks can damage your gums but using metal objects can
chip your teeth. Damaged teeth not only cost a lot to repair but cause
headaches and endless pain.
3) Don't Gargle Too
Diligently
Mouthwash
kills a lot of bacteria but overuse is a bad thing. Gargling mouthwash
constantly can erode the enamel on your teeth. This causes your teeth to pain
and become sensitive every time you eat. If you suffer from sensitive teeth try
gargling mouthwash less and see if it helps.
4) Don't Ignore the
Dentist
Even
if you believe you have the healthiest teeth around you shouldn't get
complacent. Don't feel bad about visiting the dentist every so often for a
routine checkup. They may find something you couldn't see from your point of
view and give you specific cleaning tips.
5) Avoid Excessive
Bleaching
There's
an endless assortment of bleaching products around for your teeth. Unless you
need perfect pearly whites, you don't have to use them all the time. Too much
and they can also damage the layers on your teeth and cause problems. In fact,
scientific studies claim that your natural tooth color should be more grayish
than white.
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