A winning smile makes us look ten years younger and therefore gives us a positive aura. But teeth unfortunately change over the years - they become darker and thinner.
Pumpernickel and fruit are good for the jaw
If you want healthy teeth even in old age, you should eat brown bread and fruit more often. Chewing apples or pumpernickel vigorously strengthens the bone substance and stimulates saliva production - which kills bacteria and repairs tooth enamel.
Toothpaste containing fluoride protects teeth from tooth decay even in old age
The average German uses around five tubes of toothpaste a year. Incidentally, only products containing fluoride really protect against tooth decay. Sugar-free chewing gum or dental floss are also suitable for a little cleaning in between.
Wait half an hour before brushing
You shouldn't brush your teeth straight after eating. It is better to wait half an hour, especially after eating acidic foods, as they attack the enamel. Then the saliva will have coated the enamel with the protective layer again.
Teeth cleaning removes plaque and discoloration
To keep teeth looking beautiful and healthy in old age, dentists recommend professional teeth cleaning once a year. This removes plaque and thus deprives bacteria of their habitat. Discoloration caused by coffee, red wine, nicotine and tartar disappears.
It is essential to clean the spaces between teeth
Toothbrushes do not reach the spaces between teeth; dental floss or special brushes are used here. Without cleaning, cavities often form here and the bacteria can cause periodontal disease.
Three minutes of brushing is essential
Dentists recommend brushing your teeth for at least three minutes in the morning, at lunchtime and in the evening.
The worst tooth enemies
Healthy - but bad for color and enamel: foods that darken the teeth. If you want your teeth to shine even in old age, only eat them in moderation.
Beet has an intense dark red color and its juice stains your teeth. Just like all dark fruits such as sour cherries, blueberries or blackberries. As a rule of thumb: what stains your clothes also stains your teeth.
Balsamic vinegar is characterized by its almost black color, which stains the teeth. The acidic vinegar also damages tooth enamel.
Curry has lots of pigments. And these leave a permanent film on the teeth. Experts recommend rinsing your mouth with water immediately after eating curry dishes.
Soy sauce is one of the secret tooth discolourers. Its dark pigments can even leave such stubborn stains that only a dentist can remove them completely. So be careful!
Coca-Cola is one of the most popular soft drinks. What most people don't know: Its colorant turns teeth yellow.
Rhubarb contains a lot of acid, which demineralizes the tooth enamel. Teeth feel dull after eating.