Having just recently visited my dentist I was a little
shocked when he told me good teeth care was essential for long term happy
heart! The inflammation in the gums and the bacteria can eventually lead to the
narrowing of arteries! So one of my new years resolution is to really work on
my oral heath.
Here are some top tips to help ensure top dental care.
Your
toothbrush
Of course a good toothbrush is essential and yes I do have an
electric one but whether you have a good solid one or an electric one make sure
that your replace the head every 3 months or sooner! Also don’t presume hard
bristles will be best. They can cause damaged enamel which will make your teeth
more sensitive and yellower. The stiffer bristles can also damage the gum
tissue which with over brushing can result in gum recession. So choose a soft
bristled tooth brush and make sure its changed regularly!
Floss
No matter how expensive your brush it takes a great deal of
effort to clean every part of your tooth. To floss accurately you need to run
the floss up each side of the tooth and just slightly under the gum to ensure
it manages to clean effectively. Another great idea is tepee brushes which come
in different sixes to reflect the different sized gaps between the teeth. Push
these into the gaps right at the top of the gum between the two teeth and
gentle push back and forth. This made a huge huge difference to my gums and
teeth and bleeding stopped within 10 days!
Timing
When I upgraded my toothbrush, it came with a special timer.
My mouth was broken into four sections left and right up and down and 30
seconds where designated for each quarter. The difference I felt after that
first long brush was incredible. It was a real wow moment. Now if your brush doesn’t
have a timer you can time yourself or there are quite a few free apps you can
download to do this for you or make it fun for the kids!
Habit
Brush your teeth every day, twice a day! It really is the
best way to get rid of plaque and to prevent any further cavities. With the
added tepee brushes your teeth and gums will look different in no time!
Dentist
Yes I know but if you had bleeding from any other part of
your body you’d visit the doctor wouldn’t you! So visit your dentist! Do your
research though and choose a good dentist, committed to high quality standards
like Weybridge Dental. Make
sure they are excepting new patients and head on down! Start the year right and
soon the new year resolution will be good habits and a great smile!
