Dental Hygiene

Good oral hygiene helps to ensure that your teeth and gums stay healthy

Maintaining good oral hygiene is one of the important things you can do for your teeth and gums. Healthy teeth not only enable you to look and feel good they also make it possible to eat and speak properly. Good oral health is important to your overall well-being.

Daily preventative care, including proper brushing and flossing, will help stop problems before they develop and is much less painful and expensive than treating problems that have been allowed to advance.

Toothbrush Types

It is important to use a toothbrush with soft bristles and a small head so that you can effectively clean your whole mouth. Both electric and manual toothbrushes clean equally well. The important thing is to have a toothbrush that you will use! It is important to change your toothbrush every 3-4 months, or sooner if the bristles become splayed to ensure that you are brushing effectively.

Fluoride

Yes. Fluoride is the leading defence against tooth decay. It works by fighting germs that can lead to decay, as well as providing a protective barrier for your teeth.

Interdental cleaning

It is important to use interdental cleaning aids to reach those areas that brushing alone misses. Clean daily to ensure that you remove any food or plaque build-up. If you find flossing difficult, there are a few interdental products available, including interdental brushes, floss picks and water picks. It is worth trying a few until you find one that you can use effectively.

Regular Dental Appointments

You should aim to attend for regular dental appointments as often as your dentist recommends, which will be based on a number of risk factors. Not only will the dentist be able to remove calculus and look for cavities, but they will also be able to spot potential problems early and provide effective treatment solutions.