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Gone are the days when people used to visit the dentist only when they had a toothache or noticed an advanced stage of tooth decay. Awareness has increased tremendously and people now value their teeth much more than pearls. Teeth are the most important part of your smile and they contribute to your looks.
Prevention is better than cure. So here are a few simple tips to keep those pearly whites perfect.
- First and foremost is your brushing habit. Brush your teeth at least twice a day or after each meal. Choose a brush with soft bristles. Do not apply a lot of pressure while brushing as it could lead to teeth wearing out and damaging your gums. It is always necessary to rinse your mouth with water after having food. It washes away the food particles lodged in between the teeth. Clean your tongue by gently scrubbing it with the bristles of your toothbrush.
- Flossing is a must as there are many areas where a toothbrush is not accessible for example the areas in between the teeth. It is very useful in removing food deposits and plaque from inter dental areas (areas in between the teeth). It should be done once daily.
- Food habits play an important role. Avoid sweet and sticky food which stick to the tooth surfaces and lead to decay. In case you have a sweet tooth and cannot resist sweets then have them along with the meals rather than in between the meals. Avoid aerated drinks! They do only harm and no good.
- Drink a lot of water. It improves as well as increases the secretion of saliva. Saliva has a lubrication property of washing away the food debris lodged in between the teeth. Saliva also has an anti bacterial effect. Foodstuffs like cheese also lead to decrease in the amount of decay in teeth.
- In children frequent consumption of milk and juices with the feeding bottle is harmful to teeth, especially night feeds. This can lead to rampant decay of teeth. It is also seen with prolonged breast feeding at night. Infants should not be put to sleep with liquids other than water.
- Inculcate in your child the habit of brushing teeth regularly. Supervise your child’s brushing up to the age of 8 or 9. Do not give the child lots of chocolates and sweets just to keep him\her happy. If your child cannot resist sweets see that he\she has limited intakes along with the meals and not in between meals.
- Your personal habits also determine the condition of your teeth. Smoking and chewing tobacco can stain your teeth. They can cause bad breath and other dental disorders. They can also cancer.
- Visit your dentist once in 6 months. If certain areas of your teeth are not accessible using a toothbrush, professional cleaning is mandatory.
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The introduction need to be crisper and has to connect with the rest of the article. The absence of a conclusion makes the article seem abrupt. Overall the article is well presented and will appeal to the lay person.
1. Title: The title is apt and will help draw in the reader.
2. Format: The article flows well. Since the tips are numbered it improves readability and streamlines the article.
3. Grammar & Usage: The article requires a basic edit and proof reading. Modification of sentence construction will help highlight the finer points.
4. Language: Some phrases have an Indian English intonation. (For eg; Gone are the days, people now value their teeth much more than pearls etc…). This needs to be changed to help you reach out to a global audience. the style of writing is currently very simplistic and can be improved.
5. Target Audience: The article will appeal to your readers as the tips are presented in an easy, simple style.