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Ones oral health reflects on ones physical health. Oral health does not mean only keeping ones teeth clean but the overall health of the mouth. This includes the teeth, gum, tongue and also the throat. Instead of rushing to the dentist for minor problems it is advisable to care for the oral health personally. Certain precautions are to be taken.

• Brushing of the teeth with mild soft toothbrush and mild toothpaste is best. Do not go by the loud advertisements, which promise a lot and give a little.
• Circular motions for brushing the teeth are good. This gives a light massaging to the gum too, which improves blood circulation and keeps the gum healthy.
• The tongue should never be neglected. The tongue should be thoroughly cleaned with a good tongue cleaner. The thick plaque that forms on the tongue can cause indigestion and also gives an absolute bad breath. This is the prime cause of bad breath.
• The mouth should be rinsed with a good mouthwash.
• The throat can get sore due to allergies and due to cold. Repeated gargling with warm salt water works wonders.
• Remember neglecting oral health can cause not only health hazards like indigestion but can also lead to mouth ulcers and gum diseases.
• Tobacco is the ultimate enemy of oral health. This should be avoided at all costs.
• Periodic cleaning of the teeth by your dentist should be done to remove stains and plaque. This is also a reason for bad breath.
• Bedtime brushing is always good as it can fight against any bacteria growing out of left over food particles and leaves the mouth clean.

Take care of your oral health and it can keep your mouth free of bad breath and the ensuing problems. Remember the mouth is the entrance to the abode of all our internal organs.

If you are suffering from painful, swollen, red, bleeding gums, then try out some of these simple home remedies to get instant relief.

• Prepare a saline solution by mixing salt in a glass of lukewarm water. Rinse your mouth with this solution in the morning and evening.
• Flossing after every meal also helps.
• Use a soft brush; and brush after every meal.
• Take vitamin C supplements or consume citrus fruits. Deficiency of vitamin C can cause bleeding gums.
• Use mouthwash containing sage oil, peppermint oil, menthol or chamomile.
• Using Listerine mouthwash regularly can also help cure gingivitis.
• Rub some clove oil on your gums.
• Consume food items containing low saturated fats.
• Avoid sugar, fruit juices, white flour and soft drinks.
• Rub a solution of baking soda and water on your gums and then brush your teeth. Baking soda neutralizes the activity of bacteria in your mouth.
• You can also use aloe on your teeth and gum. It has excellent healing properties.
• Gargle 3% solution of hydrogen peroxide with water for three times a week.
• Take extra dose of calcium either as supplements or naturally as food.
• Add a drop of Tea Tree Oil to your toothpaste to prevent gum disease.
• Smoking and alcoholism can also cause gingivitis.

Here are some bad breath remedies:

• Brush your teeth after each meal.
• Chew some cardamom seeds after eating to sweeten your breath. The natural aromatic flavour  cardamom has works like  a breath freshner.
• Add 1 lemon juice along with  sugar and salt to a glass of water and drink it frequently.
• Parsley is a good food neutralizer. Because it is rich  in chlorophyll, it works as a natural deodoriser. Chew these leaves for fresh breath.
• Clean your tongue each time you brush your teeth. tongue is a mojor cause for smell
• Rinse your mouth well before sleeping with a glass of water and juice of half a lemon.
• Drink Water well through the day.

To keep your teeth, tongue, and mouth clean, you will not suffer from any tooth problems or bad breath. make sure you take all the necessary care while cleaning your teeth by using the right brush and correct brushing method. Last but not the least, never forget to flash a beautiful smile!

If your teeth are wincing while you brush, that means that your teeth are too sensitive to whiten. Fortunately there are ways in which teeth can be whitened the painless way.

Start Preparing Early

To reduce the discomfort, use a toothpaste that contains potassium nitrate for six weeks before the lightening treatment.

Take it Slow

The most popular method of whitening, the dentist dispensed mouth trays start showing results in a brief period of a week, if you wear them overnight. But, incase your teeth are sensitive then, it can take forever. Instead, ask for a lower concentration of bleach and wear the whitening tray every other day for a few hours.

Go for Zero

Ask your dentist for a low or zero sensitivity bleaches that are now available. These products actually promise no pain.

Get a Primer Coat

For extremely sensitive teeth, the dentists can paint on a liquid desensitizer.

Avoid Store-bought Bleach Kits

The mouth trays that are available in the market rarely fit properly and can make the bleach leak out. It is also a good idea to see a professional, rather than self treat, since some stains actually indicate a decayed or abscessed tooth.

Eventhough your teeth are sensitive, you can still flash a mesmerizing smile…

Put a few drops of clove oil on a cotton ball and press it against the aching tooth. If you don’t have any clove oil handy, a clove will work almost as well. Or, try chewing a garlic clove. It tastes bad, but your pain should be gone within minutes.

Or you can try this remedy - Put several drops of vanilla extract directly on the aching tooth. If nothing else, the alcohol in the extract will serve as an antiseptic to an infection.