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5 easy tips to get rid of bad breath

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H aving morning breath in the morning is no big deal. But having morning breath throughout the day is problematic. This problem can be solved by simple habits that we can include in oral hygiene. Not only will it give good breath, but it will also improve your gum health. Having the best ayurvedic toothpaste in India will increase the chances of achieving both. Here are some tips that you can follow to get rid of bad breath: 1. Avoid Smelly Food Foods like garlic and onion have a tendency to make our breath bad. Try to avoid having food that contains these items just before going out or someplace important. This will keep your breath fresh and help you make a good impression. 2. Proper Cleaning and Brushing Keeping our teeth clean by regularly brushing them and using a good toothpaste will help in keeping our mouth refreshed. The main reason for bad breath is the plaque on our teeth which stores bacteria on it. This bacteria causes bad breath which can be easi

The effect of smoking on oral health

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S moking as we all know has many drawbacks, one of the most common one and known by all is Lung Cancer and more women die from Lung Cancer each year than Breast Cancer. According to a survey people who smoke less than five cigarettes per day may have signs of Cardiovascular diseases. But apart from all these, smoking also affects a person’s teeth. A prolonged habit of smoking makes a person’s teeth Yellow or stained. The chemicals that are used in Tobacco cling to enamel your teeth, causing them to stain over time. Apart from this, smoking also affects your breath, leading to bad breath. The saying ‘You smell like an ashtray’ came into use because someone somewhere must be irritated with someone’s smoking habit and so these words came out of his or her mouth. The overgrowth of bacteria in a smoker’s mouth leads to bad breath. Smoking even affects a person’s gums. According to a survey, smokers are twice as prone to gum disease as nonsmokers, this is because smoking decrea

4 effective tips to maintain Gum health

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O ften oral health is wrongly restricted to how straight one’s teeth are or how bright one’s smile is. One very important aspect that is easily missed is gum health. Gum health is often ignored but that is very bad for one’s oral health. Cavity-free, white and shining teeth can never ensure proper gum health. Like any other part of the human body, to have healthy gums one is expected to take good care of the gum. And in today’s article, we will see some simple tips to maintain proper gum health Let us start with what are gum diseases? Gum disease starts with a buildup of plaque along the line of gums and under the gums too. Plaque is a film-like substance that is home for a lot of bacteria. This bacteria causes infections hurting the bones and the gums. Gingivitis, also known as the earliest stage of gum disease is caused as plaque starts collecting on the gums. Gingivitis makes one’s gums inflamed, tender, red, swollen and prone to bleeding. Damage caused by gingivitis i

Benefit of drinking water on Oral health

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I t is a wide known saying that Drinking lots of water throughout the day is good for health. Optimists may see the glass as half full, pessimists may see it as a glass half empty, but a wise person will see the glass of water and drink it. We all had learnt in school that our body is made up of 70% water, but little did we know back then was that this water helps to keep us hydrated throughout the day as it distributes healthy nutrients throughout the body. This water content in our body also helps us to get rid of waste from our body and also improves our digestion. Drinking a glass of water is also one of the best things one can do to his/her teeth. D rinking water is one of the best things you can do to prevent cavities from spreading in your mouth. Drinking plenty of water also helps in keeping your mouth clean, no matter how clean your mouth is, having a sip of water will help in making it more cleaner. Many other drinks like aerated soda have added acids in them which e

Eight common Gum problems and their causes

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T here are several gum health-related disorders that can arise for a human being. Though there are several issues, there is a similar set of factors that cause these disorders. Today, we will have a look at these common causes of gum problems. Plaque: Plaque is a very thick film or layer of germs which are formed on teeth. It is caused due to irregular brushing, flossing, and rinsing. If these things are taken care of properly there is no layer on the teeth. Dental checkups can help in solving gum problems early. Smoking: Smoking tobacco disturbs the normal functioning of gum tissue cells. Smoking turns the teeth yellowish based on which it can be understood that the gum tissues are now easy and more open to infections. Due to smoking one may also suffer from bad breath. Medication: Due to medication, the common problem of dry mouth arises, in which germs can spread all over easily. Dry mouth also increases the risk of tooth decay. The soft oral tissues like gum

The proper way to brush your teeth

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O ne of the very first things related to hygiene that is taught to a child is brushing one’s teeth. Still, a lot of people miss out on the proper way to brush one’s teeth and give rise to several kinds of oral health-related issues like plaque, odour and cavities . Today, we will have a look at the proper way to brush one’s teeth to ensure proper oral health. To have a quick review, one must wet the toothbrush and toothpaste about the amount of a pea on the middle of the brush bristles. Gentle circular motions are advised over back and forth for a duration of two minutes. The duration of every brush is as important as the way one is expected to the brush but sadly is the most ignored fact too. A complete-duration of two minutes is prescribed and there is a simple way to ensure that one brushes for two minutes every time. Consider your mouth divided into four quadrants, upper left, lower left, upper right and lower right and then give 30 seconds to each. The average durati

3 best ways to whiten your teeth

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Y ellowing of one’s teeth is a very embarrassing thing for a lot of people. Also, we wrongly associate whiteness of one’s teeth to his/her oral health. This has given birth to a whole ‘Teeth whitening’ industry. One’s teeth are one of the very first things that people notice. Yellow, crooked or discolored teeth are often signs of a person who fails to take care of himself/herself. But, is there a way to whiten one’s teeth? Before we get into teeth whitening, lets see what causes the yellowing in the first place. Teeth loose their original color, turn yellow or even brown or beige owing to stains that develop on the enamel of the teeth (white, hard outer layer of teeth). The staining can occur due to multiple things. Coffee or tea consumption Cigarette Age (Enamel this with age) High in acid food consumption Dry mouth (When there is lack of saliva, there is less protection for the enamel.) Excess fluoride consumption. Now, that we know a little about what cau