Poor dental care will lead to unhealthy teeth and gums. It is essential that you keep up on top of oral hygiene to maintain a healthy smile. Optimal dental care can include daily teeth brushing, flossing and having regular checkups with your dentist, for X-rays, examinations and cleanings.
Beech Lane Dental Care can help you maintain your oral health, giving you the beautiful smile that you deserve.
Why is dental care so important?
Dental care is the practice of keeping your mouth clean. It’s critical to keep on top of dental care because this can prevent oral health issues from starting, such as cavities, gum disease and bad breath. In addition, your oral health can impact your overall body health as well, which demonstrates the significance of good dental care.
How can you achieve optimal dental hygiene?
Let’s explore some general dental hygiene tips to maintain a beautiful smile.
- Brushing your teeth
You need to be brushing your teeth at least twice a day. Opt for a soft-bristled toothbrush and brush in circular motions, placing your brush at a 45-degree angle toward your gums, for a minimum of two minutes each time you brush. Fluoride toothpastes are the best to look out for when choosing your paste. Doing this at least twice a day removes plaque and bacteria from the gum line. When brushing don’t forget to reach all surfaces of your teeth, front and back.
- Flossing every day
Brushing alone will not be able to get rid of all the plaque built up in your mouth. Once a day you should be flossing the spaces in between your teeth. Your piece of floss should ideally be around 18 inches, and you should be doing around 10 strokes in each gap.
- Bruising your tongue
Using your toothbrush, you should be brushing your tongue with every wash to remove any bacteria which is being held by your tongue. You’d be surprised how much bacteria is held by your tongue, which is why it is so important to regularly brush it.
- Using antibacterial mouthwash
By implementing antibacterial mouthwash into your daily routine you can reduce plaque build-up even further, and wash away any unwanted debris or food. Mouthwash keeps harmful bacteria away if you use it daily.
- Regular visits to your dentist
For most of us, having a checkup every 6 months will help us to achieve optimal dental care. These routine checkups, X-rays, examinations and cleanings are essential for maintaining a beautiful smile. Beech Lane Dental Care is here to help you maintain good oral health.
- Keeping away from tobacco products
Smoking is the main cause of gum disease and oral cancer, therefore it is critical to stay away from tobacco products to maintain good oral health. This goes for vaping as well.
- Drinking plenty of water
Drinking water after eating can help wash away bacteria and any other negative effects food may have on our oral health. Water in general keeps us healthy, so you need to ensure you are consuming plenty day to day.
For fresher breath, a beautiful smile and reduced risk for dental work or other health conditions visit Beech Lane Dental Care we are a modern practice, in Reading Berkshire, that offers the perfect blend of high-quality dentistry and a friendly personal service for all the family. Call us on 0118 987 2755 or email at reception@beechlanedentalcare.co.uk
