January 19th, 2012
We all strive hard to look after our teeth in west London and from a very early age, we have had it drilled into us the importance of brushing at least three times a day and then rinsing. Brushing will remove acids and film from the surface of the teeth and keep the enamel free of tooth decay. But one thing you may not have been told about is the importance of flossing. You see, a big old brush is all very well, but it won’t delve into the darker areas between the gums and teeth where food love to congregate: removing this needs extra consideration and effort. Dental floss is designed to be worked between the teeth and up around the gums so that the residue left over after a meal is removed. By doing so, you will be drastically cutting down the chances of plaque, gum disease and tooth decay developing in the mouth. You can also buy tiny little brushes that are just ideal for getting between the teeth and again, removing the problem of lodged food. And the final icing on the cake in all of this is a decent mouthwash. These have really com on over the years and are specifically aimed at fighting plaque, regenerating your teeth with fluoride and killing bacteria. By backing up your brushing with all this will keep your mouth in total harmony, keep the teeth in your mouth for a very long time and help you to avoid complications in later life.
January 18th, 2012
It’s all very well equipping ourselves with the best toothbrushes that money can buy, but as we have no doubt learnt by now and probably been told by our dentist in London W1, just brushing is no longer good enough on its own, which is why you can find shelves stacked in shops with products to compliment the brushing process. You may have noticed on your way down the isles packets of tiny little brushes- these are inter-dental brushes and designed to get between the teeth and remove the food that your normal brush can’t. Such as it is with dental floss, though with this, you can work it up into the gum line as well for a really thorough clean. Then you can top the process of with a jolly good mouthwash and then you have done the ultimate clean on your mouth. There is a footnote to all of this however: if you pop into a natural foods shop, the shelves here will be full or herbal and essential oils such as tea tree, aloe vera and Echinacea tincture. A drop of one these on your dental floss and if you massage the gums afterwards with such alternatives, it has the affect of soothing and regenerating life into the gums and keeping the blood going.
January 13th, 2012
It is all very well forking out on all the best products in west London shops for the latest gadgets and products to maintain a high level of oral hygiene, but if your application is all wrong, you might as well have saved your money in the first place. Just by buying the best electric toothbrush around doesn’t ensure that you are going to keep your mouth healthy if you don’t know how to back it up. Yes, getting the right brush for your mouth is the crucial first step on the road to a healthy mouth, but you then need to back it up with a good toothpaste to compliment your brush- and then it doesn’t stop there. Finding a good dental floss too and maybe some small, inter-dental brushes will help support the whole oral hygiene process. Now what you need to do is learn how to use them correctly and by getting some advice from a hygienist, you will be well on the way to hygiene heaven. What you are attempting to do here is ensure that you keep your teeth and gums free from the residues of food that can breed bacteria in the mouth. By brushing and flossing after every meal, you are giving yourself the best opportunity of avoiding the pitfalls of disease in your mouth and once you get yourself into a daily routine, your teeth and gums will be forever healthy.
January 5th, 2012
Since the invention of the toothbrush and toothpaste, oral hygiene has been completely on the up and our mouths in London W1 have never been healthier. But even the way we brush has moved on radically with new modern brushes that have made the process an exact science in today’s world. The thing that dentists are consumed by is the removal of plaque from the teeth that will prevent further issues such as periodontal and gum disease from arising, and of course, make their lives a lot easier when treating you, and brushes have been developed in such a way as to ease plaque build up in the mouth. Just take a look at the range of brushes on sale right now- they are soft bristled, hard bristled and perfectly angled to get deeper in the mouth than ever before. They are colour coded so that they can tell you when to get a new one, but probably the best advancement has come with the introduction of the electric toothbrush. These too come in various guises; some rotate, some go back and forth, and there are even some that pulse will they go back and forth aimed specifically at removing plaque. Bit of a minefield, but check with your dentist first before slashing out on the latest gadgets, but it sure is a fact that you are now living amongst a world of toothbrushes that maximise your oral hygiene.
December 12th, 2011
There was a time when a dentist would do pretty much everything that concerned your mouth in west London, but as they came to understand just how complex the mouth is, people started to branch off and specialize on certain areas of the mouth in such fields such as Endodontics and orthodontics, and thus we arrive at the work of dental hygienists. Most dental surgeries these days have one in-house and generally take on some of the more specialized work that the dentists can’t do or hasn’t the time to do. Such work of a hygienist is to keep the teeth clean and polished and healthy looking. This can involve deep scaling and planing of the roots, especially where there are signs of periodontal disease. But your hygienist can also administer preventative treatments such as attaching dental sealants to the surface of the teeth, applying fluoride onto your teeth and taking radiographs, but what they are best at is giving you advice on how to look after your teeth in the future.
December 7th, 2011
Plaque is one of those evil snipers that stalks all of our mouths in the city of London and can catch you out when you least expect it. It only takes hours for plaque to develop in the mouth, when the residue from food is allowed to form bacteria around the teeth. Now, good oral hygiene will generally be enough to stop this from happening; good brushing with good brushes and good toothpastes, along with flossing should be enough to stop this problem, some products are directly designed to fight this. But, let’s face it, we are not all that observant when it comes to doing the right thing on a day-to-day basis when it comes to cleaning our teeth; too busy, so much going on, so little time: well here’s a warning. Plaque leads to a build up of tartar, tooth decay and gum disease and the loss of teeth and a general breakdown in your health. So what’s the best option, other than the best products around? Well your dentist. Problems like this identified and picked up on quickly if you keep up with your visits, any signs of plaque can be diagnosed and dealt with so that you can avoid very hectic and very expensive treatments in the future. Plaque is the ongoing battle that affects our teeth daily, but it is beatable daily as well.
November 8th, 2011
Gums are the most delicate of creatures and they need to be nurtured as much as your teeth do in west London, because if you do look after them, they will look after you. One thing you do need to be aware of is gum disease and if it happens, get the problem sorted out as quickly as you can, otherwise it can lead to not only losing your teeth, but also affect your body in your heart, liver and kidneys. There are some amazing treats on the market to help you in this division and if you have any doubts then for the love of god, talk to your dentist. Flossing helps to keep the gums free of food-stuff and also rejuvenates the blood flow- all the products are there to get you through it. But you can also help the care of your teeth by taking oral hygiene to a different level. Herbal alternatives are great for your gums and can make them sparkle and come to life with delicate massaging; good toothbrushes and the correct tooth paste will also aid the health of your gums as well- essentially, it comes down to looking after yourself- again, ask your dentist about the way to go here. Get it right at the core, and you will be smiling forever.
October 11th, 2011
Products- aren’t they the loveliest things to get your hands on as you go off shopping in London W1. Creams that do this, conditioners that do that- fantastic! But while you are out splashing your cash after a hard week in the work-place, you might like to think about your teeth too while you’re about it. Looking after your teeth is important and will ensure you live a ‘smiley’ and happy lifestyle for the duration of your life. Get a good brush to start with, whether it’s an electric one or manual and make sure you know how to use it as well. Then, you should look around for a decent toothpaste too that will accompany your brush and that will suit your teeth and help keep up with the protection of them. Now, when you have these two parts of the equation in place, you should also bolt on a few extras as well for the sake of your teeth and gums. Floss is superb for getting the food out of those dark areas between the teeth, as are the tiny brushes that you can purchase across the counter. Back this up with a good mouthwash and your teeth will be in fine order. But never ignore the importance of going to the dentist either- sometimes you may trip up and miss a few things, but your dentist won’t and will always be there to sort your teeth out and ensure that you keep smiling.
September 15th, 2011
Once you have brushed your teeth, that should not be the end of your home oral hygiene routine. There are other things to take into consideration lest you want to be at the mercy of the damaging effects of plaque on your teeth and gums.
The failure to floss can leave damaging amounts of plaque in the gaps between your teeth. If plaque is left there it can erode the layer of enamel and start to cause cavities. These will have to be filled otherwise the pulp chamber inside the tooth can become compromised and the health of the whole tooth will be threatened. Flossing doesn’t have to take very long and it is not a costly pursuit. In fact a box of dental floss represents excellent value as they usually contain many metres of dental floss.
Other things to consider when you are looking after your teeth at home include how you are brushing your teeth and the equipment you are using. Overly vigorous brushing can do more harm than good and the use of a brush with frayed bristles won’t do much remove plaque at all.
Even if you brush your teeth really well and take the advice to floss too, there is one other crucial part of your dental routine that should not be neglected: six monthly visits to your dentist in West London.
September 14th, 2011
If you want to avoid the inconvenience and pain involved in tooth decay and gum disease then you will need to institute a home oral care routine that is fit for purpose. If you are presently only brushing your teeth and believe that that is enough then you might be exposing yourself to unnecessary risks from the effects of plaque bacteria and tartar.
Once you have brushed your teeth it is really important that you don’t miss out the next step: flossing. Buy some dental floss from your local pharmacy or super market; it doesn’t cost much and one box will last a long time. Pull a length of the medicated floss from the box and tear it off. You should be using sufficient amount that gives you good few inches to work with.
Hold it firmly at either end of the floss and then pull it through the gap between two of your teeth. Repeat this process until you have done your whole mouth. This is only way you can ensure that plaque and food debris is not left in these gaps to do its damage to teeth and gums.
Think about your diet as well as the lifestyle choices you make. These things can also have a bearing on your oral hygiene and can mean the difference between healthy teeth and gums and trips to your London W1 dentist to have your cavities filled and gum disease cured.
