We all want and need a healthier smile, but the best way go about that is to make simple life changes before putting our oral health at a high risk.
In fact, many of us put our pearly whites in a worse situation than we could ever imagine.
However, change can certainly be made.
Here are some natural and simple ways to make your smile beautiful and healthy:
#1 Consume more cheese.
Unless you’re lactose intolerant, consuming more cheese is a great option in helping your overall health. Adding more cheese to your diet can provide calcium for your pearly whites.
Calcium makes teeth strong and more resistant to various oral-related problems. These cheeses can be anything from Swiss to cheddar, cow or goat’s milk-based.
Cheese also provides the healthy probiotics (good bacteria) we need to fight off infections and other oral and non-oral conditions in our body!
#2 Reduce the stress from your life.
Learning how to properly manage stress and anxiety before they reach high levels is something we all need. Too much stress, especially long term, can weaken our immune system.
This can increase our risk of getting sick, suffering from infections, and even dealing with oral-related conditions. If that’s not the worst of a low immunity, our ability to fight off these illnesses and infections is reduced.
For that reason, it’s vital that we manage our stress levels today to ensure our immunity isn’t hindered. That way, we can fight off oral bacteria buildup, plaque & tartar, infections, and other conditions easier. Better yet, we can reduce our chances of receiving these problems, to begin with.
#3 Watch your brushing.
Properly brushing your pearly whites is just one simple way to increase your oral health. Start paying more attention to what your teeth are trying to “tell” you!
Excess yellowing, gritty teeth even after brushing, and suddenly suffering from tooth sensitivity are indicators of improperly brushed teeth that require either a less aggressive method of brushing, a slightly rougher brushing, or a longer or shorter brushing session.
You should be applying a moderate amount of pressure to your teeth, using a pea-sized amount of fluoride-based toothpaste, and brushing twice-a-day for two minutes per session. Also, wait at least a half hour to brush after consuming acidic beverages or food (citrus, vinegar, alcohol, sports drinks, etc.). Never skip a brushing, especially after loading up on sweets or before going to bed!
#4 Kick bad foods to the curb.
As much as possible, try to eliminate sugars from your diet. Excess sugar intake can lead to a higher risk of cavities, bad breath, an increased risk of oral-related diseases, and even result in thrush which if not treated, can cause a variety of different problems throughout the body physically and mentally.
Also try to keep fruits and vegetables a significant component of your diet, filled with various vitamins and minerals. Your body and oral health will thank you.