At Liverpool Smile Studio, we encourage all our patients to adopt pro-dental health habits so that they can enjoy wonderful wide smiles and the use of strong healthy teeth and gums for life. A pro-dental health attitude will ensure you avoid unnecessary poor oral health problems that have also been found to impact general physical health.
When it comes to matters relating to health, it is always best to seek advice from a suitable professional – concerning the issues relating to dental health that would be a qualified and trained dentist Liverpool.
Pro-dental health behaviour goes beyond brushing teeth twice a day; it is made up of various everyday lifestyle choices that impact teeth and gums. In today’s post, we go over some of the best choices our dentist Liverpool believes will greatly enhance oral wellbeing.
Best oral hygiene techniques
The gold standard in maintaining good oral hygiene is brushing your teeth daily. It is generally known that you should brush your teeth twice a day, but what you may not know is that you could be using the wrong brushing technique that may cause harm to teeth and gums. Yes, using the wrong brushing techniques can put dental health at risk.
For example, you could be holding the toothbrush too tightly and using too much force which can cause enamel wear and gums to recede. Or, you may be using the wrong type of toothbrush bristle which can weaken enamel. You may also not be brushing for long enough for a thorough clean. Dental practitioners recommend that you brush for a minimum of two minutes. It is essential that you check with our dentist Liverpool on whether the brushing technique and toothbrush you’re using are correct.
Good oral hygiene is all about keeping bad oral bacteria in check. Towards this end, flossing plays an essential role. Many patients may adhere to brushing twice a day but skip the flossing. Toothbrush bristles work well over the surface of the tooth, but they cannot get in between teeth where food and bacteria get easily trapped. The floss thread is better able to manoeuvre into these tight spaces to remove stuck bits of food.
Eat to protect teeth
Diet is important when it comes to taking care of oral health. To protect dental health, it is important to stay away from highly sugary and acidic foods and drinks, as bad bacteria tend to thrive off sugars. High acid levels in the mouth cause enamel to weaken and increase the likelihood of tooth damage.
Certain foods like dairy and other calcium-rich foods are important to maintain healthy teeth. Cheese also has a positive influence on maintaining acid levels. Water is important to keep the mouth hydrated which is also good to keep a handle on bad oral bacteria.
Make dental check-ups non-negotiable
No pro-dental health behaviour is complete without visiting a dentist for routine check-ups. Only a dentist can identify worrying signs that point to a problem developing. One of the under-valued benefits of dental check-ups is the opportunity to implement preventive dentistry measures. These measures not only save you from dental pain and discomfort, but money and time too.
Need to check on the health of your smile? Schedule an appointment today by giving us a call at Liverpool Smile Studio.