Preventing dental treatment is a better way for your dentist to help you keep your teeth in good order, and that’s exactly what they do best says a Central Leeds dentist. If you take your dentists advice then you`ll prevent gum disease and save yourself a lot of money and time in the chair. It isn`t common sense for your dentist to keep working on repairing your teeth, this just restricts their time and prevents them from taking on more patients. A good hygiene format is what will prevent teeth problems, and your practice has an experienced and well trained hygiene nurse whose job it is to advise you. Brushing with a good toothbrush and the right one too, will also go some way to keeping gum disease away. Flossing and a good mouthwash will also help. Gum disease is caused by bad bacteria that feeds off the food residue that is left every time we put food into our mouths. The bacteria produces acid which then wears down the protective enamel. It also gets onto the gums and makes them sore and soft, this causes bleeding which then allows the bacteria to enter the blood stream and cause havoc. This is the main cause of premature tooth loss in most adults. This can all be avoided by a simple, but affective oral hygiene regime. Carrying a flossing stick will also help, as we all tend to eat a snack in between meals. This is just as damaging as a full meal, in fact it is more damaging at times as these snacks tend to be sugary, and that’s what attracts the bacteria more. At night the saliva gland will go sleep when you do, this stops acid being neutralised and damages your teeth quite quickly. Just a simple thing like having a glass of water by the bed, and sipping it through the night, will go a long way to helping you keep your teeth longer.
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