You know, it is easy to be lulled into a false sense of security when it comes to brushing your teeth in Leeds: there are so many fabulous toothbrushes and pastes on the market today, you could well be fooled into thinking that this is all you need to keep your mouth healthy and free from disease; it would be if you didn’t eat or drink at all. Brushing is brilliant, but it may well not be enough to get to the places where food gets stuck the most- between the teeth and up into the gums, and this will become more of a problem as you get older. Most dentists recommend that you floss, because by doing this, you can get to the places that your brush can’t and remove any food that might be lodged in your teeth. Flosses come in many shapes and sizes, but once you have got the one that suits you best, you need to learn how to use it: the best place to do this is in front of the mirror and once you have learnt to weave it through the teeth and up under the gums, keep practising it until you can do it with your eyes shut. The benefits of this are immense and will help in the fight against tooth decay and gum disease.
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