7 facts about teeth that need to know

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We all know that we should brush your teeth twice a day, floss daily and go to the dentist every six months. What else you need to know about the teeth to protect them from tooth decay?

1. Dry mouth can cause holes in the teeth. Saliva helps to chew and swallow food, and protects teeth from oral diseases (caries, gingivitis). Furthermore, saliva helps keep intact enamel neutralizing acid (as ingested with the food, and generated by the bacteria of the oral cavity). Remember that 8-10 glasses of water a day will not only save from dehydration , but also help to avoid dry mouth.

2. Brushing your teeth after eating. You can not brush your teeth immediately after eating, especially if it contains a high amount of acid. In this case, the toothbrush of the assistant becomes it helps to rub acid softened enamel areas, which increases of caries. To save enamel, teeth should be brushed at least half an hour after meals. If you just drank a liquid with high acidity, it should drink water before brushing your teeth. In this case, saliva helps to neutralize the acid.

3. wisdom teeth is not at all. According to statistics, 35% of people lack wisdom teeth.

4. caries risk is particularly high in pregnant women. Release of hormones - estrogen and progesterone - during pregnancy may affect the condition of the teeth and gums. Maintaining oral hygiene during pregnancy will help keep your teeth healthy and reduce the risk of tooth decay.

5. Two minutes of brushing your teeth. Not less! You can count down the time using a timer toothbrush, which itself turns off after two minutes. Too frequent or too long brushing can damage the teeth or even gums.

6. Milk teeth for life. Some people manage to perpetuate one or two milk teeth. This occurs when the molar can not push the milk teeth out.

7. Enamel - the hardest tissue in the body. Tooth enamel is slightly inferior in strength to diamond, but can be compared with some types of steel. However, if her not properly take care of, it can be easily damaged or broken.

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