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One of the most important oral health activities that an individual can do is to brush their teeth.  However, many people do not properly brush their teeth.  These individuals do not get the maximum  benefit from brushing their teeth that they could be getting.

Here are couple of pointers that are important when brushing your teeth:

• Spend at least 2 minutes or 120 seconds brushing your teeth
• Focus on areas that have been troublesome before (past cavities, crowns, gums)
•  Concentrate on which sections you are cleaning, and be sure to clean all around the teeth on every side
• For extra oral health,  you can brush your teeth for fresher breath.

A good tooth brush and a toothpaste that are recommended by the American Dental Association are important for your health as well.

To learn more about keeping your teeth healthy, contact Chicago family dentist Dr. Bagai by calling Advanced Family Dental Associates 773-767-1554.

Oral health has been consistently proven to be linked to the overall well-being of individuals.  Study after study has shown the positive effects that a healthy mouth can have in other areas of the body.

The economy is causing many people to make cuts for the first time,  forcing them to decide what they can and can not have.  Some individuals are deciding to cut their dental health care from their costs.  This is a poor decision  because much of the preventative care has many benefits.  Two main benefits that should be considered is the health and monetary costs.  For health,  it is important to have a good overall health.  Why would you attempt to put a price on your well-being?  The second main benefit is that much of the preventative care helps to avoid costly procedures in the future.  You can actually save money now, by having good oral health in the future.

To learn more about keeping your teeth healthy, contact Chicago family dentist Dr. Bagai by calling Advanced Family Dental Associates 773-767-1554.

Chewing gum may have many benefits.  The short term benefits of fresh breath after a meal are important,  but greater benefits may be achieved in the long term.

The American Dental Association has stated that chewing sugarless gum after a meal,  may help promote better oral health.  The act of chewing gum can have a cleansing effect on the teeth.  The gum and saliva in the mouth can help remove plague and force bacteria off of the teeth.  It is important that sugarless gum be used.  If gum that contains sugar is used,  oral health may be negatively affected.

To learn more about keeping your teeth healthy, contact Chicago family dentist Dr. Bagai by calling Advanced Family Dental Associates 773-767-1554.

A new study at the University of Maryland, Baltimore is a big step in dental health care for young children.

The study was  conducted by researchers at the dental school at the university.  The study found that a “prevention group” would be more than eight times protected from another group from cavity causing bacteria,  if they received preventative treatments at a young age.  These preventative treatments would put the child in a position to have substantially better oral health later in their life.

To learn more about keeping your child’s teeth healthy from day one, contact Chicago family dentist Dr. Bagai by calling Advanced Family Dental Associates 773-767-1554.

The link between an individual’s oral health and physical health is undeniable.  Countless studies have shown that if an individual has good oral health,  it translates to a better overall physical health.

This link is because of the many broad benefits of good oral health.  These benefits translate to a healthy person, and a healthier mouth.

If you are looking to improve your life,  why not start with the teeth?

To learn more about keeping your teeth healthy, contact Chicago family dentist Dr. Bagai by calling Advanced Family Dental Associates 773-767-1554.