Would You Like To Avoid Costly Dental Care
Here's the answer to the title question: BRUSH, BRUSH, BRUSH, and when you think you've brushed enough, BRUSH again! It's true. I had gotten low on funds and couldn't afford to make those trips to the dentist on a regular basis. It was five years between visits, and I was sure that my teeth were loaded with cavities. What a surprise -- I had ABSOLUTELY ZERO cavities!
The bottom line is, sad, but true, that most of us cannot afford to go to the dentist. This leads, over time, to a build-up on your teeth called plaque. Plaque is an invisible sticky coating of bacteria that grows constantly on teeth and gums. If plaque is allowed to build up, it leads to swollen gums, a sign of gingivitis, and weakened tooth enamel, which is where the cavities come in, also known as tooth decay. Plaque grows all the time, especially at night. Don't ignore plaque! If there's any way, get to the dentist for a good cleaning or scaling. A scaling is when the dentist goes under the gum line and scrapes and chips away the built up plaque. It's more expensive, but worth the money. You can usually pay for one quad, or section, at a time.
Signs of gingivitis: swollen gums, redness, bleeding gums when you brush or floss. Don't ignore the signs. If left untreated, it can lead to periodontitis, which can result in bone decay and tooth loss.
Some of the things that cause tooth discoloration are: getting older, dark foods and beverages, such as tea and coffee. Smoking and defects within the tooth could also be a cause. If you can afford a dental whitening plan, do it, but if you can't afford it, there are simple at home solutions you can use. Almost every dental brand has some type of strips or bleaches you can use at home.
Sugar, especially in soft drinks, combines with bacteria in your mouth to form acid, which attacks your teeth. Each acid attack lasts about 20 minutes, and starts over when you take another sip. If causes tooth enamel to weaken and removes minerals that make the enamel hard. This is the beginning of sorrows (and cavities!).
All this being said, I recommend that you brush your teeth religiously. Don't just get the brush wet and work on your teeth for a couple of seconds, give them a good going over, and then do it again. Even if you can't make it to the Dentist for the initial cleaning, don't wait any longer to start brushing those teeth. Stop future cavities before they get started!
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