MamasHealth.com Home Oral Health Information Braces Bruxism Canker Sore Cavities Cheap Dental Insurance Dental Fillings Dental Sealants Dentures Dry Mouth Dysphagia Electronic toothbrushes Electronic toothbrush guide Fight Gum Disease Foods that Stain Gingivitis Gum Disease Halitosis Lip augmentation Manual & Electric Oral Cancer Periodontitis Protect your Teeth Questions to Ask Root Canals Teething Teeth Whitening TMJ Toothache Tooth Cleaning Trench Mouth Veneers Wisdom Teeth Links Email Mama Surviving a financial crisis Managing sexual side effects of medicine Sign up for the MamasHealth Newsletter	10 Tips to Protect Your Teeth   Brush Correctly Brush your teeth for 3 minutes When you brush, position the head of the toothbrush toward your gums at a 45 degree angle. Move the brush back and forth gently in short strokes. Eat teeth damaging foods sparingly Popcorn kernels, frozen candy bars, and ice cubes can crack your teeth Carbonated drinks erode tooth enamel Coffee and tea stain your teeth Floss daily Use an electronic toothbrush Use your teeth only for chewing food Cracking nut shells, chewing pen caps and tearing off clothing tags can crack enamel, dislodge fillings or loosen teeth Don't smoke Smokers are 4 times more likely to develop gum disease than non smokers Don't clinch or grind teeth The pressure from clinching or grinding can add an additional 250 pounds of pressure per square inch of teeth. Clinching and grinding causes premature receding of gums and accelerates gum disease Know the side effects of Medicines Side effects of some medicines indirectly affect your dental health Don't ignore other health problems Some stomach conditions like gastrointestinal reflux disease can erode tooth enamel Exercise Cautiously If necessary, wear a mouth guard to protect teeth See a dentist twice a year A dentist can help you detect dental problems and fix them before they get worse.	Featured Book
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