8 simple tips for healthy teeth and gums

This article is first published in theSun Buzz World Oral Health Day edition HERE

Everyone wants to have a good smile and avoid bad breath. Achieving all that isn’t difficult and it all starts from home.

Here are some tips for oral hygiene and health that will have you smiling from ear to ear in no time at all!

1. Use the right toothbrush

Contrary to popular belief, you don’t need a hard and big toothbrush to clean your teeth. A toothbrush with a hard bristle may actually damage your teeth and gums more than you know. Try a soft-bristled brush that’s small enough to manoeuvre comfortably all-around your mouth with a handle that’s easy to grip.

A soft-bristled brush is more than capable to remove bacterial plaque without wounding your mouth. Most importantly, don’t forget to change your toothbrush every three months on average to ensure healthy teeth and gums.

2. Only brush twice a day and never more