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Dental Blog<br />
by Sheila Macintyre, Practice Owner,<br />
Kilbarchan Dental Practice<br />
Love Your Smile<br />
11 11<br />
Love is always in the air on Valentine’s Day, so I thought it would be a good time<br />
to remind you to show how much you care about your teeth too!<br />
The best way to love your smile is to brush your teeth properly twice a day with<br />
a fluoride toothpaste and a good quality toothbrush. We always recommend<br />
electric toothbrushes, so if you haven’t got one (or have one that is a bit out of<br />
date) why not consider treating yourself to a wee gift – and remember brush<br />
heads and manual toothbrushes need replacing every 3 - 4 months!<br />
The bacteria in your mouth works most efficiently while you sleep, so it is best<br />
to clean it all away before you go to bed. Overnight a film of plaque will develop<br />
so a good clean in the morning is key to having a healthy mouth and teeth for<br />
the rest of the day. Remember to leave an hour after meals or snacks before<br />
brushing your teeth as the enamel is soft for a while after eating. Also “spit<br />
don’t rinse” as rinsing washes away the protective fluoride left by brushing.<br />
A tongue scraper is a great way to fight bad breath and make sure that there<br />
is no hiding place for germs and bacteria. Brushing your tongue with your<br />
toothbrush can also help, but a tongue scraper does a much better job.<br />
Watching what you eat also shows that you care. Try and<br />
stay away from high sugar and acidic foods and drinks<br />
as well as those that stain your teeth. Fibrous raw<br />
veg (especially carrots and celery) and fruit (apples<br />
of course!) and plain popcorn are matches made in<br />
heaven as they act as natural toothbrushes. Avoid<br />
sugary drinks, sweets, dried fruit, coffee and red wine<br />
and try not to snack between meals – drink lots of<br />
water instead.<br />
If you would like any more advice on how to care for, or improve<br />
the look of your teeth visit us at Kilbarchan Dental Practice,<br />
call 01505 704969 or click www.kilbarchandental.co.uk<br />
where you’ll find lots more free tips.
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