Of course we all know how important brushing is in looking after our teeth. But how many of us only do that? The fact is that, for too many of us, oral hygiene begins and ends when we brush our teeth in the morning and again at night. There is more to taking care of your teeth than this, however.
As well as brushing you should also take care to floss. This is the process of pulling thin, dental wire between your teeth to remove the plaque that can lurk there. Brushing alone simply cannot get rid of all the plaque that is in these hard to reach places. Flossing might be a little painful in the beginning if you have not done it before. Your gums are rather sensitive and they may bleed a bit to begin with. But by flossing you are also helping to guard against gum disease which in itself can lead to tooth loss.
Having a healthy diet in the first place can help in the fight against plaque and watching what you eat is not about keeping an eye on your weight and your cholesterol. By eating foods which have less sugar in you are exposing your teeth to less plaque in the first instance so there will be less for you to deal with. You are best off abstaining from activities like smoking tobacco and consuming alcohol excessively as these can harm your mouth too.
Get into the habit of going to see your Central Leeds dentist every six months so that your mouth can be examined by a professional. This is the best way to ensure lasting oral health and proves that dental care goes way beyond simply brushing.
If you have cavities in your teeth you needn’t worry anymore about having to have them filled with unsightly metal cavities. New cosmetic bonding techniques which are becoming increasingly widespread and available are now being used by dentists for this purpose and are far more discreet and durable than their metal counterparts.
Making sure that your teeth are healthy is only one part of ensuring good oral health. You should also be concerned about the state of your gums because gum disease is actually a greater cause of tooth loss than tooth decay itself. Thankfully, taking care of your gums is not a major hassle and can be achieved in several easy steps.
Taking good care of your teeth begins at home with how you look after your teeth. You ought to be brushing and flossing at least twice a day for about three minutes. As well you should be vigilant for any problems which you think are occurring in your mouth. But all this must be done in conjunction with your dentist, as these experts play a crucial role in keeping your whole mouth as healthy as it can be.
Having a pain free set of teeth is something that many of us take for granted. But teeth are an incredibly sensitive part of the body and any pain that you have there will make normal, every day activities such as eating, drinking and talking, that much more difficult. There are a number of causes of dental pain and you should seek the advice of your dentist if it should occur.
The good news is that metal fillings are no longer the only option for you if you are suffering from cavities in your teeth. These small holes can occur as the result of sustained attack from plaque that has broken down the protective layer of enamel on your teeth. It is important that they are filled so that your nerves are not able to be compromised and your teeth begin to decay fully.
All dentists will offer you a basic range of procedures to keep your teeth healthy and this will start with a basic check-up. This can involve the taking of X-rays to check the growth of the teeth and the health and condition of your teeth. They will carry out de-scaling of plaque and tartar, fillings, fluoride treatments and extractions and offer any anaesthetics if required to carry out your treatment. If your teeth need straightening, you may require braces or aligners to solve the problem- there are plenty of choices in Leeds. But as we get older, our teeth may grow tired; cracks, gaps, chips and general wear and tear may have set in. We may also suffer from a little gum disease and tooth decay. All these may require work of a cosmetic nature- we may need a little dental bonding, the odd crown, bleaching or veneers if we feel vain enough, just so we can restore that smile to the mouth. A dentist will be able to help you with tooth loss too. You can have a bridge fitted to make up for your loss and in the most extreme situation of all, fit you with dentures. And bringing every thing up to date, implant technology allows not only an odd tooth, and even all the teeth to be replaced, they aid in the fitting of dentures. Everything is available in the city and its all there for you.
It’s not a pretty sight having to smile at people in central Leeds when you have decayed teeth. It’s not only ugly to look at, but it can also be very dangerous to your health. It will start to develop by having a poor oral hygiene regime and irregular visits to dentist. If plaque continues to build up in the mouth, tartar will form and gum disease will set in, causing the teeth to rot; not only are these problems difficult to reverse, but expensive too, and tooth decay is a whole lot easier to prevent than to cure. Certain foods that contain a lot of sugar or starch need to be removed after eating, as they can lead to bacteria forming in the mouth. Regular brushing with a good brush and paste, followed by flossing and rinsing, should be enough to counter the build up of plaque- that and regular visit to the dentist. If decay or a cavity sets in, a dentist will be able to rectify this with a simple filling- if caught early enough. But if the problem is allowed to go on, you may require a root canal and crown; you may even loose the tooth altogether, even worse it will spread throughout the rest of the mouth very quickly. You may also like to consider, gum disease and tooth decay are directly linked to heart disease and strokes.
It’s widely considered that everyone in central Leeds should have a bi-annual visit to the dentist because problems in your mouth can build up very quickly and cause further, more serious problems, if left untreated. When you visit your dentist, it’s very likely that you just want to get it over with and get the hell out of there, but really, it should be seen as an opportunity to discuss any problems that may have arisen since your last visit, you can even discuss subjects from oral hygiene and diet to cosmetic dentistry. This also gives the dentist a chance to clean your teeth from plaque or tartar build up, monitor all aspects concerning your teeth such as growth, gum disease, cavities and general wear and tear and administer any treatment you may require to keep your mouth healthy. However, if you start skipping visits, you are putting not only your mouth at risk, but the overall health of your body. Gum disease for example, can threaten your heart and digestive system as well as your teeth, and some treatments can be very expensive. Depending on just how far you’ve let yourself go, the price to rectify any damage done can stretch into thousands and the worst case scenario is losing your teeth altogether. Maintaining regular appointments can greatly reduce problems in the future and help keep your teeth and smile healthy.
The fight against plaque must be taken seriously in order to avoid the erosion of teeth. You should brush your teeth and floss at least twice a day in order to remove plaque from your teeth. If left unchecked, plaque can attack the enamel and compromise teeth, causing them to erode.
