Hi lovelies,

Your oral health can dramatically impact your overall health. Infections and bacteria in the gums can spread to other parts of your body and have been linked to dementia, kidney disease, and diabetes. It is essential to take care of your teeth and mouth. Here are some tips to keep your mouth as healthy as possible. 

Consistency
An important thing to keep in mind about good oral health is it is built on consistency. Without constant attention, there is no way that your mouth can stay healthy. Brushing should happen twice a day and flossing at least once. You probably remember to brush your teeth in the morning when you get ready for the day because it is part of your routine, but brushing before be can sometimes get overlooked. A lot of germs and plaque occur during the day, and it is important to clean it all off your teeth before going to bed. To help with this, create some routine to get ready for bed just like you do to get ready for work. Make sure brushing your teeth is a part of it, and it will not get forgotten. 

Proper Brushing
If you are not brushing your teeth the correct way, then what is the point? Brushing should clear your teeth and gums of all food, germs, and plaque. Any plaque left on your teeth can harden, making it harder to clean off. Germs left on your teeth can cause inflamed gums and infections. You should take your time brushing your teeth and not rush through it. You should brush in small, gentle, circular motions until every tooth has been covered. Be sure to pay attention to your tongue as well. Plaque can build up on your tongue and cause bad breath and infection. 

Dental Implants
If you need to have teeth replaced for any reason, then you have a few options open to you. You should consider dental implants, though, because they are more durable, act like regular teeth, and have a longer lifespan than other methods. A dental implant surgeon can answer questions you have about how dental implants will affect your life and overall health. 

Fluoride
Choosing the right toothpaste is important to your oral health as well, as experts like Artistic Smiles can confirm. Your primary focus before has probably been flavor or whitening power, but what you should be focused on is whether it contains fluoride or not. Fluoride helps prevent tooth decay by killing germs and creating a barrier for your teeth that protects them from buildup.

Flossing
No oral health routine is complete without flossing. Most people think flossing is only to get pieces of stuck food out of teeth, so they don’t see it as that important. This is not true. Flossing does much more than that. It not only clears teeth of leftover food, but it also reduces plaque in hard to reach places, lowers inflammation, and stimulates the gums. Flossing may be hard for some people like young children or people with arthritis. There are premade flossers and other help available so you can still reap these benefits.