I Live Younger - October 2017

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GOOD ORAL HABITS
Drinking water is a great thing for the
health of your mouth since it helps whiten
your teeth. The water will gently rinse your
mouth, preventing stains from developing
on your teeth. It is a healthy habit to
drink water during meals and afterwards.
Regular flossing and brushing of your
teeth is among the most successful
methods in whitening your teeth.
You can get rid of plaque that causes
discoloration by using these tips. You
should get into the good habit of brushing
and flossing your teeth after meals.
Don’t smoke. Smoking not only shortens
your lifespan, but makes your teeth look
nasty. A visual sign of a smoker is yellow
teeth. It can be difficult, if not impossible,
to keep your teeth white if you are a
smoker. If you can’t kick the habit, at least
try to cut back for the sake of your health
and your teeth.
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EFFECTIVE BRUSHING
While brushing your teeth each
time you eat should be part of your daily
routine, this becomes even more important
after you have had your teeth whitened.
Food particles can cause the growth of
bacteria on your teeth. Whitening your
teeth softens them and causes them to
be more susceptible to bacteria growth
and damage. You can prevent that
damage by brushing after each meal.
If you are serious about whitening your
teeth, consider using an electric toothbrush.
Electric brushes are better at buffing away
stains caused by tobacco, wine and other
dark beverages. You might be surprised
by how well an electric toothbrush can
improve the whiteness of your teeth.
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