Your teeth perform a variety of tasks.Their most important is to prepare food for digestion.They tear food apart,cut off small pieces,and grind them into bitch. Teeth are also needed for certain speech sounds.And teeth affect the way you look.Healthy teeth contribute to an attractive,youthful appearance.

Although dental disease can be prevented almost all of the people in the United States have some cavities.By your own efforts you can prevent most tooth decay and gum disease.Routinely brushing and floosing your teeth and the most important thing you can do.You can also eat right, watch for signs of dental problems,and visit your dintist regularly.

The importance of caring for your teeth cannot be over stressed.Neglecting dental care can mean unnecessarry discomfort-and eventually,it can cause the lose of your teeth.In American nearly half of all people over 20 wear a bridge or a denture of some sort to replace lose teeth.Yet,with proper care,tooth lose does not have to happen.