How you can keep your teeth healthy?

**rohit147** · #1 (**permalink**) 10-07-2007, 02:00 PM

Kids can take charge of their teeth by taking these steps:

* Brush at least twice a day - after breakfast and before bedtime. If you can, brush after lunch or after sweet snacks. Brushing properly breaks down plaque.

* Brush all of your teeth, not just the front ones. Spend some time on the teeth along the sides and in the back. Brush away from your gums.

* Take your time while brushing. Spend at least 3 minutes each time you brush. If you have trouble keeping track of the time, use a timer or play a recording of a song you like to help pass the time.

* Be sure your toothbrush has soft bristles (the package will tell you if they're soft). Ask your parent to help you get a new toothbrush every 3 months. Some toothbrushes come with bristles that change color when it's time to change them.

* Learn how to floss your teeth, which is a very important way to keep them healthy. It feels weird the first few times you do it, but pretty soon you'll be a pro. Slip the dental floss between each tooth and up along the gum line. The floss gets rid of food that's hidden where your toothbrush can't get it, no matter how well you brush.

It's also important to visit the dentist twice a year. Besides checking for signs of cavities or gum disease, the dentist will help keep your teeth extra clean, and he or she can help you learn the best way to brush and floss.

It's not just brushing and flossing that keep your teeth healthy - you also need to be careful about what you eat and drink. Remember, the plaque on your teeth is just waiting for that sugar to arrive. Eat lots of fruits and vegetables and drink water instead of soda. And don't forget to smile!

**asdfghjkl** · #2 (**permalink**) 10-07-2007, 09:29 PM

Well everybody (I think) brushes @ least twice a day.

The alternative is to take Eclipse or those mouthwash things.

cbs flossing though...

**kwok** · #3 (**permalink**) 11-07-2007, 01:22 PM

brushe your teeth 3 times a day!

**neol** · #4 (**permalink**) 11-07-2007, 01:25 PM

I think that would be a bit too much but twice a day is not a bad idea..

**sweetkisses** · #5 (**permalink**) 14-07-2007, 01:47 AM

agree with neol it does seem a little too much to do...but just make sure brush at least twice a day...

**uglyduckling** · #6 (**permalink**) 15-07-2007, 01:55 PM

overdoing it can cause your teeth to be very sensitive and feel uncomfortable. yeah brushing twice a day and doing some flossing is good enough.

**boy_in_85** · #7 (**permalink**) 15-07-2007, 03:35 PM

i always brus my teeth twice a day in the mornin and before bed time, hehe

somitemes i use mouthwash as to clean all the stubborn bacteria:p

i think that's all, hehe..i never get any problem with mt teeth, as i done it well and routinely..

**fongpn** · #8 (**permalink**) 15-07-2007, 04:55 PM

I brush twice a day, and I eat Eclipse as [GtS] said but I don't visit dentist. I just hate them. I'd never met a dentist before, I pulled out all the tooth myself. I don't need a dentist. I once saw the nurse pulling my friend's teeth like she was a construction worker using screwdriver and hammer! OMG that was scary....