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Leeds dentists tell patients that dental hygiene should be a daily concern

The way you look after your teeth and gums will have a major effect on your dental hygiene. Your dentist plays a part in this and keeping up the routine of having a check up every six months is absolutely critical, but the bottom line is that you should be taking good care of your teeth and gums at home, every day.
Looking after your teeth should start first thing in the morning with the first time you brush and floss your teeth. It is a good idea to do this when you wake up (or after breakfast) because during the night the production of saliva plummets, your mouth is dry and exposed to the effects of plaque and bacteria. Use a tooth paste that has fluoride in it so that your teeth are strengthened from the exposure. This brushing will help to moisten the mouth as well so that plaque won’t be able to hang around.
Floss once you have brushed so that plaque is eliminated from the tight gaps in between teeth. Gum disease will follow if plaque is left on the gum line of teeth where it can cause inflammation. If you r gums bleed a little when you floss for the first time, you should not worry about this as your gums will build up a tolerance to the process of flossing.
Make the right dietary decisions so that you are not exposing your teeth and gums to excess levels of plaque. This means thinking about when you are eating sugary snacks and considering brushing your teeth afterwards. Let your dentist in Leeds be an ally in this process by asking him or her for advice when you need it.

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