Smile
and the world smiles with you. But unhealthy teeth
with cavities or bleeding gums are nothing to
smile about.
Teeth grow strong
on minerals like calcium, phosphorus, magnesium
and fluoride. So, you need to eat as much high-calcium
foods as possible, like milk, cheese, bean curd,
ikan bilis and fortified cereals.
Caring For
Your Pearly Whites
Brushing your teeth
3 times a day is the best way to prevent your
teeth from rotting, which is extremely painful
and will make your teeth fall out.
Besides brushing,
floss your teeth regularly too, because it cleans
between your teeth where a toothbrush can't reach.
Don't stuff yourself with sweet, sugary foods
because sugar causes tooth decay. But if you do
eat sweet snacks, rinse your mouth or brush your
teeth after that.
And remember, your
dentist is your best friend. So visit him regularly!
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Dental
Problems & Treatments
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These are
the problems you'll face if you don't
take care of your teeth:
- Cavities
- where your tooth slowly decays
and holes start to appear. Although
this is caused by bacteria, calcium
deficiency in your diet could also
increase your risk.
- Pulpitis
- where your tooth pulp is inflamed
and causes intense pain
- Gingivitis
- where your gums are swollen and
bleed easily. Sometimes, vitamin
C deficiency causes scurvy, which
may lead to gingivitis.
So if
you have, or suspect you have any
dental problems, go see a dentist!
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