As we age, much of our health begins to waver and deteriorate. This includes our dental and oral health. With the cost of dental care rising, we should be doing all we can to preserve our teeth, our oral health, and of course our smiles.
Dead brain cells do not have the capacity to regenerate and of course, neither do our teeth. Yet we rarely apply the same focus to our dental hygiene and health as we do to the rest of our bodies. In a nutshell, look after your teeth!
Here are a few amazing facts about teeth and dental health that you may or may not know!
- The enamel on your teeth is the hardest substance on your body, even harder than bone!
- Your teeth cannot heal or repair themselves. Once decay begins on a tooth, it cannot be reversed.
- If you do not floss regularly, then you are missing that all-important cleaning that needs to occur between your teeth and the gum line.
- Drinking fizzy or sweet drinks like soda a few times each day can mean that you are over 60% more likely to suffer tooth decay or tooth loss.
- On average, a person in their lifetime spends around 38 days brushing their teeth.
So what does this all mean? Essentially, we can all take steps to improve dental care and oral health. This also includes teaching our kids the importance of looking after their teeth and hopefully encouraging better oral health habits as they grow into adulthood.
And for the older population, here are some quick points:
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