We are all taught to brush our teeth correctly in Leeds from an early age with the right brush, the right paste and hopefully with the right technique too. We remove the bacteria from the surface of our teeth whilst stimulating the gums and putting the minerals back into the teeth’s enamel through the fluoride in the toothpaste. But a brush cannot get up close and personal between the teeth where food can get stuck and within hours start to breed bacteria and acids that attack the teeth and gums. Enter stage right then one of the best inventions in dentistry for many a year- dental floss. It comes in many forms and thicknesses but the overriding benefits to oral hygiene have been incredible. Even before you contemplate brushing, you should floss. It does take a bit of getting right at first, but once you learn to work the floss gently between the teeth and in around the gums, you are ensuring that any leftovers from dinner have been well and truly removed and the uprising of bacteria, quashed- then you are free to brush your teeth normally. Flossing every time you brush will guarantee that you are maintaining a good oral hygiene program and that your teeth and gums will remain healthy.
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