GOOD DAILY HABITS FOR ALL
1. Maintain super-fresh breath
· A minty fresh breath and a set of healthy pearly white teeth are a good health booster.
· Chronic bad breath also makes you unpopular with friends and at work.
· Chew cloves, fennel or anise seeds after odoriferous meals, and brush and floss.
· Apply mashed strawberries to your teeth for whiter teeth.
· Parsley contains chlorophyll, a well-known natural breath deodoriser.
· Herbs and spices are natural breath enhancers.
· Don't use lemon or baking soda to whiten your teeth as they will spoil them in the long run.
2. Avoid obsessive grooming
· Think of grooming only to look as fresh and natural as possible.
· If you have to shave your chest, use a non-bumpy, smoother medium.
· For eyebrows, groom only the underside of your brows and leave the top arch.
· Pedicures and manicures are hygienic, but don't get your nails buffed.
· Use sunscreen, even when it's cloudy or cold outside, to protect your skin from ultraviolet rays.
3. Prevent body odour
· Use some deodorant when there is excess sweating and unpleasant body odour.
· Keep wet wipes handy, and when the need arises, clean your arm pits and neck with them.
· After this, one can even dab some talcum powder in those areas.
· Consuming about 4-5 bottles of water in a day can be helpful too.
· Green tea, green vegetables and fruits eventually reduce body odour.
· Jogging and basic cardio also reduce the toxins released with sweat.
4. Practice good oral hygiene
· It means keeping the mouth, teeth and gums clean and healthy to prevent dental problems.
· It also helps in healing tissues during gingivitis, periodontitis, oral cysts and tooth extraction.
· Healthy teeth make it possible for you to enjoy your food, feel good, and laugh without inhibitions.
· Use dental products that contain fluoride.
· Don’t brush with salt, coal or brick powder as it doesn’t help your oral hygiene.
· Brush your teeth thoroughly twice a day for at least two minutes and floss regularly.
· Make sure you brush properly with the correct technique.
· Massage gums with toothbrush bristles and use a tongue cleaner daily.
· Rinse your mouth with a fluoride mouth rinse, with your doctor’s advice, to prevent tooth decay.
· Try inter-dental cleaning aids if you wear dental braces and visit your doctor every six months.
· As a rule, never ignore a dental disorder.
· Eat a balanced diet and limit snacks between meals.
· Calcium and Vitamin D are essential for maintaining the health of the gums.
· Copper, zinc, iodine, iron and potassium are also needed for good oral health.
· Avoid junk food and never bite your nails if you feel nervous.
· Stop smoking and tobacco chewing as they are harmful to teeth as well.
· Ensure that children under 12 drink fluoridated water or take a fluoride supplement in some form.
· Discourage children from sucking their thumb.