It is very easy to take brushing your teeth for granted in the city of Leeds and although you may well have gone out and bought the best brush on the market to do the job of keeping your teeth clean, the toothbrush doesn’t always cut it on its own when it comes to oral hygiene; you need to do more. Of course, a good brush is good for your mouth so get the best tool that you can, but you need to back up your daily brushing with other products as well. Dental floss and inter-dental brushes can get into places where a normal toothbrush can’t, namely between the teeth and up around the gums and they are an excellent way of removing food from these areas after eating. Finding a good mouthwash can also help to flush out bacteria that lurk in the mouth and many are designed to rid your teeth and gums of threats posed by plaque and gum disease. Also be aware of the work that your dentist does: if you continue to keep up with appointments, a quick probe and an x-ray can highlight any problems that you may have missed with your work at home and if need be, get patched up. Plus, never be afraid to ask your dentist about how you can improve your oral hygiene- it could not only promote your overall hygiene, but also save you a shed-load off money being forked out for corrective procedures in the future.