Part of getting older is becoming a little bit wiser. Understanding all the different nuances of life and how to live a better one. There are some areas that we tend to neglect and those can lead to major health and look damage because of it. So with the COVID-19 Pandemic and people being focused on face masks and their breath, I thought it would be a great time to go over the basics of adult dental care and what we probably should be doing. Yes, we all are pretty stuck in our routines, but there may be something worth adding to your routine in order to expand your happy days and looks and keep on a very healthy track.
One thing that people don’t seem to know is that what you eat and drink drastically affects your dental health. The main cause of tooth decay is the bacteria coming from our food and drinks. This all happens so fast we don’t even see it. But tooth decay is started by the bacteria build up as soon as it hits your teeth. This leads to instant plaque build-up. That is the big problem with most people is that they don’t protect their teeth by getting that plaque off fast enough. If it is left on long enough it then turns into tartar which is the hard deposit stuff you see on your teeth. That is what dentists end up scratching away at cleanings. It can also lead to your gums getting swollen, tender, and really causing you a whole lot of pain and discomfort. So that is why you need to get a good dental routine in because these things are happening every day and we need to be watching what we do and what we injust because of it.

One of the best things you can do is to brush properly. Most Americans brush their teeth once a day and usually only for 30 seconds. It is a quick in and out and they usually end up not doing a good and true job. The well-known amount of brushing that we should be doing is brushing twice a day and taking the full 2 minutes to do it. Really, we don’t need much toothpaste when we do this either. Most dentists now will tell you a tiny amount will do the job just as well as a ton. So if you are worried about the extra costs, you can simply use less toothpaste and do the job correctly and end up saving money while brushing twice as much.

Doing this will help to get the bacteria and tartar causing issues off your teeth, but you also need to add in a few dental routines that we all hate. Flossing. Flossing is the worst part of our tooth care, but it is the most important part that we all don’t do on a normal basis. Every time I have flossed I have gotten extra food out of my teeth. Most of it I had no idea was there. What that food was doing and is doing if you are not flossing is causing your teeth to slowly break down and causing cavities and gum disease to start. So don’t skip out on this step, it can literally save your life and your wallet down the road.