Spring clean your mouth!
02/16/2017
Spring is traditionally the time of year to give your home a good spring clean. Why not do the same for your mouth this spring and focus on stepping up your oral hygiene routine? It’s a great opportunity to start looking and feeling your best! Top tips:
Visit your Hygienist
A scale and polish not only makes your teeth feel clean and fresh; it is vital to maintaining your overall oral health. Hygienists play a very important role in preventing dental problems from developing, such as gum disease, and they will also advise you on the best way to brush your teeth and what you should eat. You can visit as many times as you like on direct access.
A good hygiene routine at home
In between visits to the practice, a good brushing and flossing routine is important. Brush for two minutes, twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste, alongside interdental brushing or floss daily.
On the go
Alongside a good brushing and flossing routine, you can keep your mouth extra clean and fresh with mouthwashes and sugar-free chewing gum. Chewing gum and using mouthwash after meals helps to neutralise plaque acid. Look for gum with xylitol – a natural sweetener - as studies have shown it helps decrease tooth decay by up to 50%.
