Why is a healthy smile important?
An attractive and healthy smile is important when meeting people and making friends. And it can boost your confidence and help you feel good about yourself.
If you don't look after your teeth and gums properly you could suffer from a number of different conditions that will make you stand out from the crowd for all the wrong reasons:
Bad breath
Stained teeth
Tooth decay
Gum disease
Tooth loss
Dental erosion
Why is a healthy diet important for my oral health?
Every time you eat or drink anything sugary, your teeth are under acid attack for up to one hour. This is because the sugar reacts with the bacteria in plaque and produces harmful acids. Plaque is a build-up of bacteria which forms on your teeth.
It is better to have three or four meals a day rather than lots of snacks.
What is dental erosion?
Dental erosion is the gradual loss of tooth enamel caused by acid attacks. Enamel is the har...
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