In order to maintain the health of your teeth and gums in the city of Leeds, you will have to understand the principles of dental care, the first part of which you carry out at home. The way you manage your oral hygiene is integral to your future health and it starts with the basics: your toothbrush and paste are important so it is essential that you get these right from the beginning; there are a lot of brushes to choose from and there are toothpastes for every condition so make sure you choose wisely and then you’ll be well on your way. Then come your back up products of dental floss, inter-dental brushes and mouthwashes and as long as you use these at least twice a day, it should be enough to keep your mouth healthy. Having a few herbal products lying around the house as well can help to diffuse any niggling problems that may arise, especially in the gums. The second part of your dental care can be found at your dentists. They can clean, de-scale and polish your teeth professionally, covering anything you may have overlooked at home. Of course, if there are things that are wrong, your dentist can fix your teeth and prevent further damage from decay and disease. The two of you should act as a team and in the end, it will be your teeth and gums that will win out.