Do you want to keep you teeth clean?

Everyone knows that keeping your teeth clean is the only way to ensure that you'll get to keep them. From the moment we use our first toothbrush we are constantly hearing about the importance of brushing our teeth after every meal and using dental floss to get what the toothbrush misses. But despite our best efforts and consistency in brushing and flossing our teeth, it is still possible to get cavities. Sometimes the build up of calculus is simply hereditary, but there are a few things we can do to make sure our teeth are as clean as possible.
One of the most important ways to keep your teeth clean, other than brushing and flossing, is to make sure you are not snacking excessively in between meals. Your saliva acts as an important cleaning agent and does its best work in-between meals and after brushing. If you are constantly snacking your saliva doesn't have a chance to do its job. Another tool that can provide added benefits is mouth wash, especially mouth wash with fluoride. Your diet is also an important part of the health of your teeth. If you eat a lot of sugary foods you can contribute to the deterioration of your teeth. The same is true for foods with a high acidic content like carbonated beverages and some fruit juices. When you don't have the option to brush your teeth after meals, a sugar-free gum can be beneficial in helping remove food from your teeth. If you take care of your teeth, you are more likely to keep them.