We are all taught as children how to look after our teeth but since our childhood the technology and various methods available for keeping our teeth in great condition has changed. There’s a lot more we can do now but if we were taught to look after our teeth one way we may not be aware that what we are doing isn’t right or maybe it’s just not enough. Here are five things you must do to ensure your teeth, gums and mouth are perfectly healthy-
Brushing
Brushing? Surely everybody brushes? Well I’d like to think so, but it’s how you’re brushing your teeth that could be causing issues. Most of us were brought up using a hand held manual toothbrush but today dentists advise that we use an electric toothbrush for a better clean. Many of those who do use an electric toothbrush still use it like a manual brush, physically brushing from side to side. The most effective way to use an electric toothbrush is to hold it still on each tooth, moving it round from the front to the sides and the back.
Flossing
Flossing is something a lot of us skip mainly because we don’t know the benefits. Whilst brushing properly with an electric toothbrush and good toothpaste gets rid of most of the plaque and bacteria in your mouth some can be left behind in between your teeth. Flossing properly will remove this and ensures that nothing is left behind. You need to floss every morning and night after brushing your teeth to help keep decay at bay.
Rinsing
The third step to keeping your teeth and mouth in perfect health is rinsing properly with mouthwash. Through brushing you have dislodged and removed most of the bacteria but until you rise some of it will remain in your mouth. At the end of brushing and flossing morning and night use an anti-bacterial mouth wash to thoroughly rinse your mouth to finish your cleaning regime.
Regular Checkups
Visiting the dentist every 6 months is essential to your oral health. By visiting the dentist for checkups on a regular basis you can make sure any problems with your teeth such as decay or disease can be caught early on and rectified causing the minimum damage possible. Dentists can also offer advice and catch you out if you’re not doing something quite right when it comes to your oral care to ensure you are getting the most out possible of your care regime and it’s worth the time you put in.
Keep Sugar At A Minimum
Sugary treats not only are bad for our overall healthy but also our teeth too. Too much sugar can rot your teeth at an alarming rate accelerating decay. Try to keep them for an occasional treat to avoid much damage to your teeth. Never brush your teeth straight after eating something sugary as this will only rub the sugar into the protective enamel damaging it. Wait at least an hour after eating to brush your teeth.
About The Author
Eilidh MacRae works for Smile Care offer Plymouth dentistry helping you keep your smile healthy.
Brushing
Brushing? Surely everybody brushes? Well I’d like to think so, but it’s how you’re brushing your teeth that could be causing issues. Most of us were brought up using a hand held manual toothbrush but today dentists advise that we use an electric toothbrush for a better clean. Many of those who do use an electric toothbrush still use it like a manual brush, physically brushing from side to side. The most effective way to use an electric toothbrush is to hold it still on each tooth, moving it round from the front to the sides and the back.
Flossing
Flossing is something a lot of us skip mainly because we don’t know the benefits. Whilst brushing properly with an electric toothbrush and good toothpaste gets rid of most of the plaque and bacteria in your mouth some can be left behind in between your teeth. Flossing properly will remove this and ensures that nothing is left behind. You need to floss every morning and night after brushing your teeth to help keep decay at bay.
Rinsing
The third step to keeping your teeth and mouth in perfect health is rinsing properly with mouthwash. Through brushing you have dislodged and removed most of the bacteria but until you rise some of it will remain in your mouth. At the end of brushing and flossing morning and night use an anti-bacterial mouth wash to thoroughly rinse your mouth to finish your cleaning regime.
Regular Checkups
Visiting the dentist every 6 months is essential to your oral health. By visiting the dentist for checkups on a regular basis you can make sure any problems with your teeth such as decay or disease can be caught early on and rectified causing the minimum damage possible. Dentists can also offer advice and catch you out if you’re not doing something quite right when it comes to your oral care to ensure you are getting the most out possible of your care regime and it’s worth the time you put in.
Keep Sugar At A Minimum
Sugary treats not only are bad for our overall healthy but also our teeth too. Too much sugar can rot your teeth at an alarming rate accelerating decay. Try to keep them for an occasional treat to avoid much damage to your teeth. Never brush your teeth straight after eating something sugary as this will only rub the sugar into the protective enamel damaging it. Wait at least an hour after eating to brush your teeth.
About The Author
Eilidh MacRae works for Smile Care offer Plymouth dentistry helping you keep your smile healthy.
