10 Tips For Keeping Teeth Healthy For A Lifetime
Keeping Teeth Healthy
A smile can last a lifetime-if you take care of it. For that reason, it’s important for parents to instill good oral health habits in children as early as possible.
I’ve been a long time researcher passionate to help people all over the world on how to live better and spread awareness on how anyone can help support their healthy teeth.
According to U.S. Surgeon General Richard H. Carmona’s “National Call to Action to Promote Oral Health” report, children lose more than 51 million school hours and adults lose more than 164 million work hours each year due to dental disease or dental visits. The nation’s total bill for dental services was estimated to be more than $70.1 billion in 2002.
“Oral health disease is making disturbing inroads into communities across the country,” Dr. Marsha Butler, Colgate-Palmolive’s Vice President, Global Oral Health and Professional Relations, explains. “For children between the ages of 5 and 17 here in the U.S., tooth decay is more common than asthma, more common than hay fever, and it poses a significant threat to our children’s overall health and well-being.”
Achieving healthy teeth takes a lifetime of care. Even if you’ve been told that you have nice teeth, it’s crucial to take the right steps every day to take care of them and prevent problems. This involves getting the right oral care products, as well as being mindful of your daily habits.
Fortunately, there are a few simple ways to keep teeth strong and healthy from childhood to old age.
Here’s how:
1. Brush teeth and gums with fluoride toothpaste at least twice a day, especially after eating breakfast and before bedtime.
2. Use fluoride rinse for strong, healthy teeth and gums.
3. Floss your teeth daily.
4. Avoid sugary foods
5. Eat crunchy fruits and vegetables
6. Limit sugary and acidic foods
7. Drink more water
8. Visit the dentist regularly.
9. Ask your dental professional about dental sealants.
10. Take the Right Vitamins
Vitamins are an overall important requirement for healthy teeth and gums. The vitamins help in repairing and building connectivity within the tissues. It is important for the periodontal health of the gums and teeth. Vitamins also can prevent canker sores from arising and causing pain in your teeth.
That’s why I’ve spent most of my research activity trying and testing various ways that could really make a positive impact on people’s lives. And after many trials, I’ve perfected a simple, yet powerful formula, consisting of Berberine, Milk Thistle, Artichoke, Chanca Piedra, Yarrow, Beetroot Dandelion, Alfalfa, Jujube seeds, Zinc and many other powerful natural ingredients, such as Chicory Root, Celery Seed, Burdock Root and Yellow Dock.
I couldn’t keep this all to myself...
So, together with the help of some friends who own a small supplement company, I’ve decided to produce it and make it available for everybody:
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