A Simple Advice On How To Avoid Bad Breath And Other Serious Oral Problems

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A healthy practice and meeting the regular habit of brushing your teeth free you from any oral problems.

"Bacteria thrive on food left on or in between teeth, and it grows at lightning speed," says Lee Gause, DDS, of Smile Design Manhattan.

According to Colgate, bacteria in plaque, a sticky, colorless film that continuously builds on the teeth, result to gum disorder and if plaque is not brushed off, it can solidify and turn into tartar.

Worse, brushing or flossing cannot take off tartar; a dentist is required to do the dental cleaning to eliminate it.

"If you only brush once a day, plaque and bacteria build-up in the mouth and lead to bad breath, tooth decay, and gum disease," as per the Reader's Digest.

Millions of bacteria invade your teeth and gums. Plaques formed from food and drinks containing sugar generate acids that target tooth enamel and eventually cracks down producing a tiny opening in the tooth, called a cavity.

"Brushing alone misses 75 percent of your mouth, leaving millions of germs behind," says Dr. Gause. A three-step defense will protect your teeth and gums. "I recommend brushing, flossing, and swishing with an antiseptic mouth rinse like Listerine twice a day."

Flossing aids in removing food remnants, but continuing with mouth rinse can clean hard to reach areas and enter through the plaque to rupture its formation, Dr. Gause added.

Brushing your teeth once a day can even create more serious oral problems, these include gingivitis, a milder type of periodontal disease. Gingivitis induces damage in the gums causing inflammation and redness, this result bleeding when you brush your teeth. If gingivitis is not treated right away, it turns into an all-out peritonitis disease.

Avoid any oral problems with the final words from Dr. Gause. "It can be tempting to only brush once a day, especially after a long day of work or a night out, but brushing, flossing, and rinsing should be a part of every morning and evening routine."