12 Tips from an emergency dentist for your optimum oral health

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12 Tips from an emergency dentist for your
optimum oral health
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Taking proper care of the teeth and the gums is a
smart investment
Having a healthy mouth that is free from diseases
is an achievement in itself. It takes a lot of
time, effort, dedication and commitment to make
that achievement. Even if people appreciate your
teeth it is important that you take proper care
of those. If you take the right care of your
teeth and the gums every day you can stay away
from dental problems. If you want healthy teeth
and the gums you have to be conscious about your
daily habits. At the same time it is also
important selecting the right oral care products.

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Never retire to bed at night without brushing the
teeth
Brushing twice a day is the standard
recommendation for a healthy mouth free of
diseases. Brush in the morning while starting
your day and at night before going to bed. Still
a large number of people in the UK simply ignore
brushing the teeth at night. But this is
important. It helps removing plaques and the
germs that accumulate on the teeth and the gums
throughout the day.
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IMPORTANCE OF BRUSHING PROPERLY
Your brushing style or the way of brushing is
equally important. In fact improper brushing is
as good as zero brushing or no brushing at all.
You must be patient while brushing. Hold the
toothbrush at about 45 degrees angle to the
teeth. Apply gentle pressure of the hand on the
toothbrush. Move it in small circular motions
along the three surfaces of your teeth. this is
how plaque build-ups can be removed. Never forget
to brush and clean the tongue while brushing the
teeth. Plaques that are not cleaned properly get
hardened to form calculus build-ups. This
calculus leads to gingivitis or early stage of
gum disease.
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Brushing and cleaning the tongue is equally
important
Plaque build-ups also affect the tongue. It is
important to brush the tongue every time while
brushing the teeth. We have already mentioned
that above. Now we are emphasising it so that you
do not miss the point. When the tongue is not
properly cleaned, you are likely to develop bad
odour in the mouth. Moreover unclean tongue leads
to various other issues related to oral health.
In order to avoid all those unwanted complexities
you should brush the tongue gently every time
while brushing the teeth.
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USE FLUORIDE BASED TOOTHPASTE
The choice of your toothpaste is important in
maintaining sound oral health. While selecting
the right toothpaste there are lots of factors to
take into account than flavours and whitening
power. As such commercially manufactured
toothpaste comes in varieties. Whichever version
you may choose it is important to make sure the
product contains fluoride. Fluoride happens to be
a vital component to maintain sound oral health.
It is a natural substance found in earth and
contributes heavily in protecting the teeth from
decay and disease. Fluoride toothpastes fight
against germs better to prevent decay. Moreover
this range of toothpastes is known to reinforce
much needed fluorine to the outermost covering or
enamel of the teeth.
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FLOSSING IS AS CRUCIAL AS BRUSHING
There are many people around who brush the teeth
regularly but avoid flossing. Flossing is helpful
getting rid of those tiny food particles that get
trapped between the teeth. Moreover, according to
highly experienced dentists at the Emergency
Dentist London Pro, it is the much needed
stimulant for your gums. When you floss regularly
you reduce plaque build-ups in the mouth. It also
lowers inflammation around the gums. Properly
floss once a day is sufficient for sound oral
hygiene.
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FLOSSING IS LITTLE DIFFICULT BUT THAT SHOULD
NOT STOP YOU
Compared to brushing flossing the teeth is not
that easy. Especially children and older adults
who suffer from arthritis find it more difficult.
But that does never mean you can allow slackness
to take over. These days, a lot of tools are
readily available that make flossing easier. You
should better invest in those tools. You can name
the ready to use dental flossers for example.
This range of tools is usually available in local
drugstores.
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Rinse the mouth well with antibacterial mouthwash

• Mouthwashes are one helpful commodity to maintain
  sound oral hygiene. But unfortunately a lot of
  people simply ignore it. This is mostly because
  they are unaware about how mouthwashes work. A
  mouthwash contributes in three distinct ways.
• Mouthwash lessens the volume of acid in your
  mouth.
• It cleans stuck food particles in between the
  teeth where the bristles of a toothbrush fail to
  reach.
• It also re-mineralises your teeth.

Regular use of mouthwash compensates lack of
flossing to some extent. Thus for children and
older adults with arthritis rinsing the mouth
well with mouthwash once daily is important. You
should better ask your dentist to recommend you
the mouthwash. Certain varieties of the product
are better for toddlers. There are separate
products for those who suffer from sensitive
tooth. Moreover prescription mouthwashes are also
available.
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Drink sufficient quantity of water daily
Water is the best drink not only for the teeth
and the gums but also your overall health and
wellbeing. You should drink sufficient water
every day. Harmful bacteria find difficult to
thrive in a hydrated mouth. You should drink
water after each meal. It cleans down everything
starting the food residues, tastes of foods and
drinks on the tongue to harmful plaques and
bacteria.
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Include fresh fruits and green crunchy vegetables
in your every day diet
You must include fresh fruits and green crunchy
vegetables in your daily diet. These food items
are very helpful for your teeth and the gums to
stay healthy and strong. It is even better
including different kinds of nuts in your regular
diet. Avoid those overly mushy processed food
items.
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Cut down on sugary foods and drinks
Highly trained dentists with years of experience
in providing emergency dental treatment in London
suggest limiting the intake of sugary foods and
drinks. Sugar ultimately converts into acid in
your mouth. This acid corrodes away the enamel of
the tooth. As a result your tooth becomes
diseased and develops cavity.
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Visit your dentist regularly at routine intervals
It is also important to visit your dentist
regularly at routine intervals. These routine
checkups prove helpful detecting any issue at its
initial stages. The earlier a health issue gets
detected, the easier is the remedy. During these
routine visits it is also important to get your
teeth professionally cleaned. Follow these tips
and there will not be much to worry about for the
rest of your life!
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Thank You!