By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
Health Works CollectiveHealth Works CollectiveHealth Works Collective
  • Health
    • Mental Health
    Health
    Healthcare organizations are operating on slimmer profit margins than ever. One report in August showed that they are even lower than the beginning of the…
    Show More
    Top News
    benefits of using protein powder to build muscles
    Protein Powder for Muscle Mass: Everything You Need to Know
    December 12, 2021
    changes brought on by blockchain in healthcare
    Technology In The Healthcare Industry
    March 28, 2022
    What Does Core Body Temperature Say About Health?
    August 17, 2022
    Latest News
    Grounded Healing: A Natural Ally for Sustainable Healthcare Systems
    May 16, 2025
    Learn how to Renew your Medical Card in West Virginia
    May 16, 2025
    Choosing the Right Supplement Manufacturer for Your Brand
    May 1, 2025
    Engineering Temporary Hospitals for Extreme Weather
    April 24, 2025
  • Policy and Law
    • Global Healthcare
    • Medical Ethics
    Policy and Law
    Get the latest updates about Insurance policies and Laws in the Healthcare industry for different geographical locations.
    Show More
    Top News
    FDA Approves Diabetes Pill
    May 2, 2011
    Patient Gets Drunk on Hand Sanitizer
    June 20, 2011
    Cultivating Health Improvement
    July 20, 2011
    Latest News
    Building Smarter Care Teams: Aligning Roles, Structure, and Clinical Expertise
    May 18, 2025
    The Critical Role of Healthcare in Personal Injury Recovery: A Comprehensive Guide for Victims
    May 14, 2025
    The Backbone of Successful Trials: Clinical Data Management
    April 28, 2025
    Advancing Your Healthcare Career through Education and Specialization
    April 16, 2025
  • Medical Innovations
  • News
  • Wellness
  • Tech
Search
© 2023 HealthWorks Collective. All Rights Reserved.
Reading: Ways to Enhance Your Oral Health This Year
Share
Notification Show More
Font ResizerAa
Health Works CollectiveHealth Works Collective
Font ResizerAa
Search
Follow US
  • About
  • Contact
  • Privacy
© 2023 HealthWorks Collective. All Rights Reserved.
Health Works Collective > Specialties > Dental health > Ways to Enhance Your Oral Health This Year
Dental healthSpecialties

Ways to Enhance Your Oral Health This Year

Kara Reynolds
Last updated: January 22, 2021 12:16 pm
Kara Reynolds
Share
7 Min Read
bad oral health habits
Shutterstock Photo License - By Vladimka production
SHARE

Many folks tend to treat their teeth like luxury bones, while in reality, they’re crucial to your overall health. When you lose the ability to chew, you struggle to get adequate nutrition, but that isn’t the only complication that poor oral health can pose. Therefore, taking care of your teeth and gums is very important.

Contents
1. Brush Twice a Day2. Floss3. See Your Dentist4. Get a Fluoride Treatment5. Rinse and Repeat6. Eat Some Hard Cheese7. Add More Crudites to Your Diet8. Keep Yourself HydratedEnhance Your Oral Health These 8 Ways This Year

Periodontal disease can let bacteria from your mouth travel to your brain and heart, where they can cause severe adverse health effects. You need to take care of your dental needs — here are eight ways to enhance your oral health this year.

1. Brush Twice a Day

Failing to brush your teeth is one of the biggest bad oral health habits that you have to avoid. Sadly, many people don’t know how to brush properly.

It might surprise you to learn that you shouldn’t brush your teeth after meals. Doing so can strip away the protective enamel, so try to wait at least 30 minutes and polish your pearlies only twice each day.

More Read

11 Social Factors That Contribute to Higher Readmissions
What is Interventional Radiology?
Teleradiology Providing an Increasing Number of Opportunities to Europe
Insurance Verification and Pre-certification: Two Separate Issues
5 Tips for Taking Hormones During Gender Transition

Additionally, the tools you use matter. You should swap your toothbrush every three months — otherwise, germs can build up on the bristles, and you introduce them back into your mouth when you brush.

2. Floss

Unfortunately, less than a third of American adults floss every day as they should. When you don’t get out the silly string, food particles can linger between your teeth, where they provide rich fodder for bacteria. It doesn’t take long for you to develop bad breath even if you brush — although odor is the least of your problems.

Failing to floss can lead to gum disease, which increases your risk of developing conditions like heart trouble and Alzheimer’s. Watch out for signs like loose and sensitive teeth and gums that bleed when you brush. The pain you feel when you floss could result from bacterial infection, although switching to tape or a water flosser could help if discomfort makes you less likely to get out the string.

3. See Your Dentist

It doesn’t matter whether you put off the visit out of phobia, lack of cash or both. You should prioritize seeing your dentist every six months.

While you may think that your trip gets you nothing but recommendations for even pricier treatments, checkups can prevent minor problems from becoming severe headaches. It’s far less expensive to pay for a filling than a dental implant, but letting a cavity grow to the point where you lose a tooth can necessitate the latter.

4. Get a Fluoride Treatment

Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral that helps to replace those that your tooth enamel loses over time. You can request this treatment at your dentist’s office or buy over-the-counter kits on Amazon.

Be aware that excess fluoride may cause negative health impacts. Therefore, when in doubt, it’s best to leave this treatment to the pros who can precisely apply the right dose.

5. Rinse and Repeat

Although you shouldn’t brush your teeth immediately after meals, what can you do when you just ate garlic-rich lasagna on date night? Why not use a mouth rinse?

Rinsing your mouth after meals can eliminate some of the food particles that cavity-causing bacteria need to feast. If you use a brand containing fluoride, you also help protect your enamel minerals from acidic foods and beverages.

6. Eat Some Hard Cheese

Bacteria isn’t the only enemy your teeth have. Excess acid can erode your tooth enamel, making them prone to breakage and decay.

Hard cheeses like cheddar help to neutralize the acids in your mouth. Having some for your dessert course might give your enamel a little added protection.

7. Add More Crudites to Your Diet

When looking for the ideal way to end a meal, you can’t go wrong with some cheddar and apple slices. The apple’s pectin fiber and crunchiness works as a natural toothbrush to scrub away food particles and the cheese strengthens enamel.

Strive to eat more crudites — any hard, crunchy vegetable also removes particles from tooth surfaces. Plus, carrots, broccoli and cauliflower are all low in calories, making them the ideal snack if you made a new year’s resolution to shed some excess pounds. Both your mouth and your waistline will thank you for choosing celery and hummus over chips.

8. Keep Yourself Hydrated

Your teeth probably aren’t your first concern when you find yourself parched and wandering in the desert, but dehydration can affect your oral health, too. Without adequate water levels, your body can’t produce saliva, a crucial substance for washing acids and food particles away from tooth surfaces.

Carry a water bottle with you and sip on it frequently. You might already be dehydrated by the time you feel thirsty, so don’t rely on your body — set an alert on your phone if you must to remind you to drink up.

Another way to tell you need more fluids is to observe your urine. It should be pale yellow, and darker hues indicate that you need to take more than a sip.

Enhance Your Oral Health These 8 Ways This Year

Your mouth influences your overall well-being. Take the eight steps above to enhance your oral health in 2021.

TAGGED:bad oral health habitsbrushing teethgum disease
Share This Article
Facebook Copy Link Print
Share
By Kara Reynolds
Follow:
Kara Reynolds is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Momish Magazine, an inclusive parenting magazine filled with parenting hacks, advice, and more to keep your beautiful family thriving. As a mom and stepmom, Kara hopes to normalize blended families and wants her readers to know that every family is beautiful and messy just how they are. When she's not writing, Kara enjoys pilates and likes a little coffee with her cream. Find more from Kara on Twitter @MomishMagazine.

Stay Connected

1.5kFollowersLike
4.5kFollowersFollow
2.8kFollowersPin
136kSubscribersSubscribe

Latest News

Do You Grind Your Teeth at Night? Here’s How Night Guards and TMJ Treatments Can Help
Do You Grind Your Teeth at Night? Here’s How Night Guards and TMJ Treatments Can Help
Dental health
May 21, 2025
The Secret To A Confident Smile: Top Tips For Better Teeth
The Secret To A Confident Smile: Top Tips For Better Teeth
Dental health
May 21, 2025
Clinical Expertise
Building Smarter Care Teams: Aligning Roles, Structure, and Clinical Expertise
Health care
May 18, 2025
Grounded Healing: A Natural Ally for Sustainable Healthcare Systems
Grounded Healing: A Natural Ally for Sustainable Healthcare Systems
Health
May 15, 2025

You Might also Like

Medicare Pays to Treat Heart Patients Who Smoke, but Doesn’t Help Them Quit

August 2, 2011
dental care tips for people in their twenties
Dental health

How Frequently Should You Go to the Dentist? A Guide to Dental Health

August 5, 2022
Dental healthMedical InnovationsSpecialtiesTechnology

Innovations in the Dental Implant Industry

April 10, 2018
dental impressions
Medical Innovations

Materials and Techniques for Taking Dental Impressions

November 20, 2022
Subscribe
Subscribe to our newsletter to get our newest articles instantly!
Follow US
© 2008-2025 HealthWorks Collective. All Rights Reserved.
  • About
  • Contact
  • Privacy
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?