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Discuss the Importance of Oral Hygiene with Your Central Leeds Dentist

Good oral hygiene is what stands between your confident, bright, white smile and an awkward, crooked grin. Taking care of your teeth throughout your life will pay dividends as your teeth stay healthy and strong. It is important that a good oral hygiene routine is developed at an early age when your teeth are still developing.

Your Central Leeds dentist recommends that you brush your teeth twice a day, three times if possible. Brushing your teeth removes all the food particles and plaque that build up on your teeth and can cause tooth decay and gum disease. Flossing is equally a vital part of keeping healthy teeth. Flossing before brushing clears out the spaces between your teeth which can then be washed out by the fluoride tooth paste as you brush. Together doing these is the minimum and will protect you from the majority of dental problems.

Without good oral hygiene you may suffer from cavities which grow until the tooth is painful and unusable. If the cavities become infected it may be necessary to remove the tooth altogether and replace it with artificial alternatives. Although there are many good false teeth now available, none of them are equal to your natural teeth. Gum disease is also be a major cause of tooth loss, and can be avoided by flossing above the gum line and using a fluoride tooth paste. Visit your dentist frequently in order to catch any problems before they fully develop.

If you have any questions about maintain good oral hygiene ask your local dentist who will be happy to give you plenty of advice on how to stay healthy.

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