Oral hygiene

Maintaining good oral hygiene is essential to reduce the amount of bacteria in your mouth. This helps prevent cavities and disease of the gums and bone that support your teeth.

This daily routine is the key to effective oral hygiene.

1. Interdental cleaning.

This is the most important factor in preventing gum disease, so take the time to clean between each tooth once a day. Remember that every space has two sides to clean, so move your wire up and down, one side then the other.

• The outside, inside and chewing surfaces of your teeth can be cleaned with a toothbrush. Always use a soft-bristled brush. You can choose a fluoride toothpaste to strengthen your teeth and help them resist decay. Brush gently for two full minutes, twice a day. Hard rubbing won’t clean your teeth any better, but it may damage your gums.

Of course, it’s much easier to avoid cavities if you don’t eat sugar between meals!

Another essential part of your oral hygiene routine is a twice-yearly visit to your dentist. Your dentist will use special tools to gently clean away any hardened plaque deposits or tartar that may have formed between your teeth or gums. And he’ll make sure that minor problems are solved quickly, before they become big, painful and costly headaches.

Good oral hygiene won’t take up much of your time, and it’s sure to make a big difference to your health and your smile!

Without flossing or using interdental brushes, you forget to clean more than a third of the surface of your teeth!