Advice
Top tips for a healthy mouth:
Do
- drink water especially after acidy foods (fruit juice, vinaigrette dressing, wine etc.)
- use a fluoride tooth paste
- floss daily or use an interdental brush
- reduce the frequency of your intake of sugary foods
- brush your tongue
- visit your dentist for a regular check up
- have your teeth cleaned professionally regularly by your Dentist or Hygienist
- give up smoking
- work at reducing stress
Don’t
- Don’t over rinse after brushing
- Don’t brush your teeth directly after having fruit juice
- Don’t drink coffee after having fruit juice
- Don’t eat any food or drink anything other than water after you’ve brushed your teeth at night.
If you notice any of the following book an appointment with your dentist:
- Bleeding gums
- Bad breath
- Drifting or loose teeth
- A funny taste
- Pain on biting
- Sensitivity to hot or cold drinks
- Any swelling of the gums
- Any persistent ulcer
- Any persistent tooth pain