5 Steps to a Better Smile

Follow these 5 Little Known Secrets
for a Big Celebrity Smile
It's not just the candy that is dangerous to your smile. Did you know that many foods other than candy promote tooth decay? Bacteria feed on the sugar of candy creating cavity causing acid. Bacteria, however, not only use candy to create acid but can also use any food which contains sugars and other carbohydrates.

Worst culprits : Sticky raisins and gooey peanut butter.

1.
Sing a Song!
Did you know that it takes two to three minutes to adequately brush your teeth but that most people spend less than 30 seconds brushing? Brush your teeth while singing your favorite song!

Hate to floss? Try Stim-U-Dents, Soft-Picks at pharmacies everywhere.

2.
Stop brushing so hard.
Rigorous brushing erodes the enamel, allowing stains to penetrate. It takes very little pressure to remove bacteria, food, and plaque. Brush your teeth as you would a babies teeth.

Tip: Next time you purchase a new brush make sure its SOFT, then follow Step 1 above.

3.
Soda and Citrus fruits erodes tooth enamel.

Combat by rinsing or brushing after eating that orange.

4.
Fact : anything that will stain your clothing will stain your teeth.

Fight back by using an ADA recommended toothpaste that has peroxide in it, and brush after you eat. Reduce your dependency on coffee and dark soda. And if you smoke, quit now.

5.
Need a little more help? Follow your dentist's advice. Only use ADA approved methods, such as Crest White Strips.

Use only reputable sources for dental advice.

Source: WebMD

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