You should make sure that you visit your dentist every six months to have your mouth checked by a professional, but the responsibility of looking after your teeth and gums does not only lie with your dentist. You ought to be taking good care of your teeth at home too, and making sure that you are cleaning them properly.
Brushing your teeth with a tooth brush is vital in ensuring that plaque is not allowed to build up to the extent that it interferes with the enamel and starts to form cavities. Cavities can be rather painful and will need treatment to counter their effects. It is much better to ensure that you are cleaning your teeth properly in the first place.
You should brush at least twice a day, usually first thing in the morning and last thing at night. You might wish to brush as well after meals, especially if you have eaten a particularly sugary or starchy meal as this will produce more plaque on the teeth. Your brushing ought to last for about three minutes and you should be sure to brush all areas of your mouth, including the inner area of your teeth.
Don’t brush too hard as this can damage your teeth and your gums. If you find you are doing this then you might wish to purchase a tooth brush with softer bristles. You should use a tooth paste fortified with fluoride because it helps to strengthen enamel, your teeth’s natural defence against plaque.
Talk to your City of Leeds dentist if you want more handy advice about cleaning teeth.
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