Important rules for a healthy, beautiful smile

• Brush your teeth at least twice a day – morning and evening.
• Use dental floss between the teeth.
• For deep pockets and wider gaps between the teeth, use interdental brushes.
• After brushing, rinse with a mouthwash; your dentist will recommend the one that suits you.
• Use a toothbrush with a smaller head, so that it reaches your back teeth.
• Use medium toothbrushes; only for sensitive teeth use soft bristles.
• Change your toothbrush every three months.
• It is best to use a toothpaste your dentist recommends for the state of your teeth and gums.
• Do not use whitening toothpastes all the time.
• Go for a check-up at least twice a year.
• Children need check-ups more often: milk teeth are more vulnerable and problems develop faster.
• During pregnancy, too, more frequent visits to the dentist are advisable, even though some procedures are limited.

Eating habits

• Avoid snacking between meals. If you do have something, choose an apple or a carrot rather than chocolate and biscuits.
• Drink mostly water; avoid sweetened juices and fizzy drinks.
• If you cannot brush after a meal, at least rinse your mouth with water.

Remember that the teeth are not a separate unit but part of the whole body. The mouth is connected with many organs and systems, so a tooth that is not treated in time can lead to serious problems and affect other organs, such as the heart and kidneys.