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Are you brushing your teeth properly?

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Are you brushing your teeth properly?

Maintaining a healthy smile is not just about aesthetics; it is crucial for your overall dental health. Proper tooth brushing and regular dental check ups are fundamental practises that contribute to your oral hygiene.

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Tooth Brushing 101

Brushing your teeth is a skill that, when done correctly, can prevent a multitude of dental problems. Here’s a quick guide and reminder on how to brush your teeth correctly:

1. Use a small soft bristled toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste.

By using a soft bristled toothbrush, it can minimise excessive force being used against your gum and teeth, while still effectively remove plaque and debris. The flexibility of soft bristles also allows it better access to hard to reach areas.

A toothpaste that contains fluoride is generally recommended as it helps to prevent cavities and also strengths tooth enamel.

2. Use correct brushing technique

Hold your toothbrush at a 45-degree angle to your gums and use short, gentle strokes. Brush all surfaces of each tooth, including the outer, inner, and chewing surfaces. For the inside surfaces of the front teeth, tilt the brush vertically and make several up and down strokes.

3. Quicker is not always better

Brush for at least two minutes, twice a day. This ensures that you’re spending enough time to thoroughly clean all areas of your mouth.

4. Don’t Forget Your Tongue

Brushing your tongue helps remove bacteria and freshen your breath.

5. Flossing is important too

Complement brushing with daily flossing to remove debris between teeth and gum where a toothbrush cannot reach. Learn more about flossing and its alternatives in our blogpost.

The above guide is just a general advice and does not take your personal circumstances into consideration. For more personalised dental advice on teeth brushing, please mention it to your dentist on your next dental check up appointment.

 

Why Routine Dental Check Ups are Important

Routine dental check ups are more than just an opportunity to get your teeth cleaned, they are a preventive measure for your general oral health. Here’s why they are vital:

  • Regular check-ups allow dentists to catch issues like cavities, gum disease, and even oral cancer in their early stages, making treatment more manageable and less invasive.
  • Dentists can remove plaque and tartar that can’t be reached by brushing and flossing alone, reducing the risk of cavities and gum disease. Our dentist will use EMS Airflow to give your teeth a dental spa treatment, it’s a dental clean experience that will minimise pain and discomfort while also reduces chance of sensitivity.
  • Dentists can provide tailored advice on oral hygiene practises and dietary habits to maintain your optimal oral health.

 

Brushing your teeth correctly and attending routine dental check ups are not just practises for maintaining a beautiful smile. They are essential steps in preserving your overall health. By following the proper brushing technique and visiting your dentist regularly, you can ensure that your oral hygiene supports a healthy and happy life.

Remember, a visit to the dentist every six months is recommended, do you have your next dentist appointment booked? If not, why not try our online booking and secure yourself a dental appointment with the HD Difference at HD Dental Studio.

Happy brushing and #flosslikeaboss!

 

Your HD Tipster @ HD Dental Studio

 

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