We all love that dental feeling of clean, that fresh breath feeling that we get after a good professional clean! Having a clean mouth doesn’t just feel good, but it’s also hugely beneficial to your overall health.
Right now, non-urgent dental treatment is not permitted; however, you can get a head start and get your best feeling of clean at home with some top tips from our Leicester dentists.
1) Clean between the teeth. Your teeth have five surfaces brushing cleans just three of them! So your mouth can never truly feel clean when you are missing so much. You can clean in between your teeth by using dental floss or using interdental brushes such as Tepes. You may be surprised by how much food and plaque you discover. If you’re new to cleaning between your teeth or haven’t done so for a while, then don’t be too alarmed if there is some bleeding. The bleeding has been caused by inflammation from the gums being irritated by plaque or food debris. Much like a spot turns red and irritated. Once the cause has been removed, then the gums and bleeding will settle over the next 24-48 hours.
2) Change your toothbrush every two to three months or sooner if it becomes worn. An electric toothbrush is an excellent investment. The Philips Sonicare toothbrush is our favourite. The Sonicare electric toothbrush uses ultrasonic technology which offers a superior clean. As an added bonus it can also help with stain removal!
3) Take a look at your tongue! Your tongue can be a source of bad breath and may be coated in sticky plaque. The best way to remove this is with a metal tongue scraper every time you brush your teeth. But a toothbrush can also be used to help remove any buildup. Cleaning your tongue will help to reduce the number of bacteria in your mouth and help it to feel much fresher.
4) Watch what you’re eating and drinking. Have you ever noticed that your mouth can feel horrible after eating certain foods? Sugary foods, in particular, can leave your mouth feeling gross. This doesn’t happen when eating or drinking something much healthier.
5) Quit smoking. Stopping smoking has never been more important! Smoking can cause staining, gum disease, tooth loss, and in more severe cases mouth cancer.
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