Follow These 5 Simple Hacks For That Million Dollar Smile!

Do you remember all those peppy advertisements showing a two-sided door where a girl and a guy would cross paths and their gazes would meet before their breath throws them off? For some, actually for almost all of us, at different points in time, that advertisement becomes a reality. And it’s disappointing considering the amount of effort and time people invest in getting that ‘million dollar smile’ that pulls people like the infamous Harry Potter charm ‘Accio’. What’s interesting, and to some maybe even new to know, is the amount of work and effort that actually goes into the making of that magnetic expression. This article might even be a subtle throwback to our moms exclaiming, ‘You should always brush before sleeping!’, and a few things more. 

A fruitful exercise in personal hygiene and attractiveness, good oral health care starts with

healthy gums and sparkling white teeth that you can get and maintain by following a strict oral

hygiene regimen. Sometimes, merely brushing and flossing won’t do the trick.

Regular cleaning, polishing and the use of a good mouthwash are all important in

obtaining that million dollar smile. 

So here’s revealing 5 simple yet highly essential hacks to achieving and maintaining a personality that only needs a smile to be nailing it:  

• More often than not, the surface of our tongue becomes a breeding ground for bacteria as particles from the food we eat keep accumulating. This accumulation leads to embarrassing and uncomfortable scenarios such as bad breath, and a foul taste in the mouth. That’s where a scraper comes into play and helps one up-keep the fine acidic balance in the mouth which is imperative for proper dental health. 
• Common notion believes that flossing is a tiresome exercise in one’s pursuit of virtuous dental health. While this is not only false, flossing can actually be fitted into one’s oral healthcare regime easily. It’s advised not to floss when one is in a rush as that may lead to ineffective cleaning and gum damage. However, one can skip flossing, and much like brushing, even split up the routine - floss lower teeth in the morning and upper teeth at night or the other way around. 
  
• While chewing gum after eating can help cleanse the teeth, and while many types are available in the market today, many don’t prefer the taste of gum. But much to their relief, there are certain food items available that are known to act as an alternate for gum. These items include apples, celery, raw carrots, and popcorn, and are just some of the foods that when eaten after a meal can help maintain clean teeth. Having said that, these foods are not alternative to brushing, so it’s not like an apple a day can keep brushing your teeth away! 
  
• Have you ever used baking soda to brush your teeth? Baking soda as a brushing fluid is not only cheaper but also ensures the effective whitening of teeth. The only limitation with baking soda is that it doesn’t contain fluorides which help maintain oral health care. However, it’s not recommended to use baking soda everyday; it can just be incorporated once or twice a week into one’s dental hygiene regime.
• As an alternative to baking soda, cosmetic teeth whitening is also a popular trend in dental treatment. Everyone is walking the extra mile towards attaining that much desired ‘million dollar smile’ and cosmetic procedures have only been aiding people in this pursuit. A lot of people, in order to whiten their teeth, opt for teeth whitening toothpaste, but the problem with such products is that they are highly abrasive. Instead of traditional bleaching, toothpastes work in a way that strips away the stain-causing tooth particles. While the toothpaste may actually result in the desired whitening, it can also be responsible for taking away the healthy, tooth-protective enamel. 

Just like any other division in health care, oral hygiene begin at home.

However, for minor instances, over-the-counter strips, and trays can be helpful or one may
opt to visit a dentist at Aster Hospitals for obtaining the best dental care in UAE.
Hence, on your journey to achieving and maintaining that ‘million dollar smile’,
a few changes to your daily routine and occasional / periodic visits to the dentist are
imperative and can be easily done.