Your smile says a lot about you. Your teeth are one of the first things people notice about you when you talk or when you smile. If your teeth are yellow, crooked, or you are missing teeth, people may think that you don't take good care of your teeth, or they may think other things about you. You should be visiting your dentist yearly to take care of your teeth and to keep up with your oral health. If you aren't doing so, you may not have the healthiest teeth and gums, and you could have health issues that you aren't even aware of. To help give you a whiter, brighter smile, there are things you should be doing. Read on for some helpful information you can use to take better care of your teeth and gums.

Brush And Floss Daily

This may seem like a no-brainer, but not everyone brushes their teeth daily like they should. Not everyone brushes their teeth twice per day, and not everyone brushes for a full two minutes as they should either. Flossing should also be something that you should do every day as well. Be sure you are brushing thoroughly, getting close to the gum line and brushing your gums as well. Brush the front of your teeth, the tops of your teeth, and the backside of your teeth. Also be sure to floss all of your teeth, not just the ones in the front, or those that you feel have food trapped in between. You should be flossing all of your teeth.

Avoid Tobacco And Caffeine

You should avoid caffeine and tobacco products, which can stain your teeth and lead to cavities, or could rot your teeth. Tobacco products can also begin to affect your gums, especially cigarette use, as it can shrink the capillaries and lead to shrinking gums.

Change Your Toothbrush Often

You should swap out your toothbrush often and invest in a new toothbrush at least a few times per year. You should switch out your toothbrush with a new one after you have been ill and if the bristles on the toothbrush are flattened or have begun to fray a bit. If your toothbrush bristles are damaged in any way, you need to invest in a new toothbrush.

Your teeth are what most people notice first when you talk or when you smile. Go to a family dentistry yearly for an annual checkup and for a cleaning. Use the information above to help take care of your teeth and to give you a brighter smile. 

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