Mind your teeth

Everybody has 32 formidable weapons of mass attraction in their mouth and they normally come in the same shape and size for us all. It may sound funny but there is only one way to protect these precious accessories—flossing and brushing.

Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Brushing teeth after meals prevents decay. Net photo.

Everybody has 32 formidable weapons of mass attraction in their mouth and they normally come in the same shape and size for us all. It may sound funny but there is only one way to protect these precious accessories—flossing and brushing. However, at times there are imperfections, which can be forgiven since everybody has at least had that horrible toothache or the appointment they had with the dentist that shall forever stay fresh in their minds.It is universally accepted that vanilla is the most superior and most delicious flavour on our planet. So when you look at the teeth, doesn’t their milky white remind you of this flavor? Teeth are the only reason you know how much meat rocks, so without them, the mincing and munching of these different animal meats would not be there. This shows how they are such weapons in our mouth in terms of security; they act as defensive mechanisms through biting, piercing, cutting, grinding and chewing for our survival. Teeth also add beauty to our lives and are usually the first thing people notice when someone smiles. My favorite is the downright terrible teeth some of us have. These are usually riddled with tar, cracked cement and holes.  If you are in this category, don’t lose hope since you are not alone. It’s so essential to mind your dental affairs by brushing your teeth daily at least after meals to avoid tooth decay. Brushing teeth makes them strong and additionally deters embarrassment when we laugh and expose all the cornhusks, nut and bean covers that get stuck in our teeth after a meal.It’s no wonder then that everybody takes it seriously, sacrificing so much time and considerably amounts of money to do whiten, cap, replace, align and even stud their teeth regularly.