Taking good care of your teeth is very important. If you look after your teeth well, they will last you a lifetime but the consequences of ignoring dental hygiene can result in pain, expensive treatment and embarrassing dental conditions. From an early age we are all taught how to clean our teeth and the very good reasons for doing so, but often as people get older they become complacent or forget to look after their teeth as well as they can. Leeds dentists are urging all patients to care more for their teeth and can offer tips at check up appointments, as well as looking for any signs of decay.
The best ways to look after your teeth are to clean them effectively and to see a dentist for a check up every six months. Good oral hygiene involves the routine brushing and flossing of teeth. This will remove bacteria and plaque, which will limit the threat of tooth decay and gum disease. Dentists say you should brush twice a day for at least three minutes. Use a soft-bristled brush for maximum effect. Flossing is also very important as it removes food and plaque form the more hard to reach areas, such as between the teeth.
However, even the most dedicated oral hygiene routine can still come under attack from the menace that is decay. This is why it is so important to see a dentist as often as every six months. This won’t give the decay any chance to take serious hold so treatment can be carried out before the problem has become too severe. Dentists will spot the early signs of decay and can help you to alter your routine to defend against it.
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