Hi lovelies,
Caring for your teeth is, of course, vital for your health. However, aside from the myriad effects that proper routine care can have on your health, oral and otherwise, it also impacts something else deeply. Our smile is very closely connected to our confidence. If you can’t smile with confidence, you might feel that you can’t feel confident. As such, here are some tips that can help you protect and even restore that smile to keep your confidence.
Don’t worry about speaking too close to anyone
One very common oral health concern is that of bad breath. We can all experience bad breath every now and then, especially later in the day if it’s been a while since we brushed or we have eaten something particularly pungent. However, if you have halitosis that reduces to give up, it could be an issue with gum disease or it could be that bacteria is gathering on your tongue. Using a tongue scraper and mouthwash alongside brushing and flossing could help
The risk of tooth decay
Of course, most of your long term problems are going to be a result of tooth decay. The simple way to make sure that this concern isn’t too long on your mind is to invest in routine checkups with your dentist. If you’re experiencing the symptoms of gum disease, there’s a good chance you’re not taking enough care of your teeth and you should talk to your dentist about what you can do.
When your smile is not so bright
Teeth discoloration can affect all of us, over time. Age can cause your teeth to lose their gleam, as can smoking, or drinking and eating foods that may stain them. Not brushing or flossing enough can cause this discoloration to set in more quickly. Routine oral care and being mindful of what might be staining your teeth can help you avoid it but if you’re already feeling a little bashful about yellowing teeth, you can use teeth whitening treatments to help reverse it. You might be able to brighten your smile by several shades in a few appointments.
Straightening out
Routine care can help with a lot of confidence affecting oral health issues, but not when it comes to how straight your teeth may or may not be. If you’re experiencing alignment issues, whether they’ve been there from childhood or are becoming more pronounced as a result of your wisdom teeth coming through, then you should consider the option of braces. There are invisible aligners nowadays that take a little longer to get the job done but are nowhere near as noticeable as the traditional route.
A little gum can help
Chewing sugary gum can be quite a problem for your teeth. However, if you want to make sure that you’re giving your teeth a little extra care, there are some types that are more helpful than harmful. Sugar-free gum, especially those that contain xylitol, can help you deal with harmful acids caused by bacteria thanks to the way they increase the saliva flow in your mouth.
With the tips above, you can make sure that you keep your smile and, perhaps even more importantly, keep your confidence.
