A happy, healthy and beautiful smile is just as important for your health as the right size waistline and the right diet. You may not realize it, but the health of your mouth can determine your overall health and the health of your mouth can even be a sign of health issues.

So, how can you make sure that your mouth is healthy, just as healthy as you want the rest of your body to be? You can do that by taking care of it. Here are some tips on how to take care of your mouth so that you can smile healthy for longer.

Brush Your Teeth

One of the first and main ways that you need to take care of your teeth is to brush them, at least twice a day, for two minutes at a time. You can brush after meals, but there are rules for that depending on what you’ve eaten, if you want to protect your enamel. Don’t just brush either.

Using a mouthwash can help loosen up food particles stuck in your teeth if you use it before brushing. Used after brushing it can help freshen your breath.

Floss Every Day

You should also be flossing every day. Flossing is the only way to get food particles out from between your teeth. If left you raise your risk of tooth decay. If regular dental floss isn’t your thing, you may want to invest in a water pick.

Eat A Healthy Diet

Eating the right foods is good for your body, and yes, for your teeth. There are certain foods that are even better for your teeth, like crunchy vegetables that help clean your teeth and strengthen them. Just the same as the fact that there are foods that are bad for your teeth, like sugar and acidic foods, that cause cavities and eat away at your tooth enamel.

Go To The Dentist

Your dentist is the only person that can determine the actual health of your teeth. They can find cavities early and deal with them. They can also help you discover other issues, like gum disease, and help you beat it before you start to feel pain and losing teeth.

Getting a yearly checkup is good. If you have a tendency for tooth issues, you should get your checkup every six months, which is often the recommendation of dentists. They will do your regular cleaning and give you tips on whitening and care, even if you aren’t having any cavity or other issues.

When the rest of your body is healthy you don’t want to be spending all of your time worrying about how your smile looks. Eat a good diet, keep your teeth clean, and see your dentist for all those health matters.