Who doesn't dream of a bright, beautiful, pearly-white smile? It's something most of us long for - after all, great teeth are a sign of good health, fortune, and youth. It's people's lifestyles that are contributing to poor tooth health. Here we have listed the worst habits for your teeth.
Avoiding your dentist (牙医)
How often do you go to the dentist? According to reports, around percent of the population in Britain do not visit their dentists as often as they should. This is unfortunate as seeing a dentist regularly is often your first line of defence against more severe dental diseases.
For some reason, most people get into the habit of moving their brushes back and forth over their teeth. Now, you may think that this is getting rid of all the germs (细菌) but there are actually better methods you should employ. Instead of back and forth, you should be using short, circular movements to brush your teeth.
Not flossing (用牙线清洁牙齿) regularly
However, this simply isn't the case. Though regular brushing gets rid of the germs on the surface of your teeth, it often has little impact on the food stuck between your teeth, which is all germs need. This is why it is important to floss at least once a day.
Sipping sugary drinks all day
By drinking sugary drinks throughout the day, your teeth are being exposed to sugar for greater amounts of time which can lead to higher levels of tooth decay(蛀蚀) and other oral health issues. So, what should you do？Well, to start with, try to reduce your intake of sugary drinks as much as possible.
A. Using your toothbrush incorrectly
B. Not brushing your teeth regularly
C. Unfortunately, it isn't a gift that is offered to many.
D. If you are like Britons, then the answer is probably "not much at all".
E. Most people think that brushing their teeth is more than enough to keep germs away.
F. Always try to choose sugar-free drinks - water is of course the best choice for your teeth.
G. By getting rid of this harmful habit of drinking too much sugary drinks, you can surely improve the health of your teeth.
