6 Steps For A Healthy Smile

6 Steps For A Healthy Smile BRUSH You should brush your teeth twice a day and each session should take at least 2 minutes. Can't tell when to stop? Use a stopwatch! FLOSS Floss once a day, but take your time and don't FLOSS choose favorites, every tooth deserves to be flossed. RINSE Rinse with mouthwash for 30 seconds up to 1 minute after each brushing session. PROPER DIET Calcium and phosphorus are needed so your teeth can remineralize. The two minerals can be found in foods like cheese, milk, meat and nuts. Also try to limit or avoid foods very high in sugar. QUIT SMOKING Smoking can cause gum disease, bad breath, tooth stains, hairy tongue, tooth decay, tooth loss, leukoplakia and oral cancer. It also delays the healing process following a tooth extraction or oral surgery. VISIT YOUR DENTIST The frequency of the dental check-ups will be established by your dentist based on your oral health, age and history. This can greatly vary in length, from 3 months up to 2 years, so make sure you don't miss yours! An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Benjamin Franklin Brought to you by Allred www. AllredDental.com DENTAL