Once it has become part of your daily routine you shouldn’t have to even think very much about how you take care of your teeth. But there are certain things that should be put into practice so that your standards of oral hygiene are the highest they can possibly be. If you are having trouble with any of these things or are worried about your oral health then you should make a point of talking to your local dentist in the Leeds area.
When considering your oral hygiene it is important to remember the aims of dental care, why we look after our teeth and what we hope to achieve in the process. The greatest enemy to good oral hygiene is the effects of plaque. Plaque is an acidic substance that is formed in the mouth after the consumption of food and drink. Those containing high quantities of sugar and or starch are the biggest culprits. Plaque cannot be entirely avoided, even with a careful diet, but it can be successfully removed from the mouth.
This is why the removal of plaque takes centre stage for oral hygiene and the most important two things to do are to brush teeth and then floss in between them. Brushing should be done first thing in the morning and last thing at night and after meals or snacks if you feel the need. Use a tooth brush that is comfortable in your hand and apply tooth paste containing enamel-enhancing fluoride.
Make sure that you go and see your dentist every six months too so that your teeth and gums can be monitored and problems can be solved quickly.
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