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Leeds dentists tell patients to secrets of good oral hygiene habits

Tuesday, April 19th, 2011

Taking care of your teeth might seem like a daunting business, especially if you have suffered from poor oral hygiene in the past. But don’t be intimidated by it; following a simple set of instructions so that they become habits will help you with maintaining excellent oral hygiene for the rest of your life. Read on to find out more!
Before we even get to brushing and so on, it is important to remember that your oral health is not disconnected from the health of the rest of your body. You ought to be pursuing a healthy lifestyle with regular exercise, a balanced diet and minimal amounts of stress. Harmful substances such as excessive alcohol, tobacco and illegal drugs should be avoided as a matter of course.
Brush your teeth twice a day and again after meals if you feel it necessary. Use brush which is fit for purpose and has a nice set of firm bristles and a handle which allows to hold it with ease and manipulate the brush in your mouth. Tooth paste containing fluoride is desirable because it helps to strengthen your teeth. Make sure that during your three minutes or so or brushing you are covering all of the areas of your mouth. Don’t overdo it though, as this can damage the enamel on your teeth.
Make sure that you floss as well. This all too often neglected part of oral hygiene is just an important as the other instructions because it helps to remove the plaque from between your teeth. Last and by no means least, you should institute a routine of going to see your Leeds dentist every six months to have your mouth checked over for problems.