Caring For Your Teeth September 11, 2017September 11, 2017 / stockwelllodgedentalpractice Have you ever wondered if you’re doing the best you can to take care of your Oral Health? These Frequently Asked Questions from the Oral Health Foundation will let you know if there’s anything more you can be doing to look after your smile. Check out these links to answer your questions: General Info Why are my teeth so important? What can go wrong? How do I keep my teeth and gums healthy? Why should I visit the dental team regularly? About Plaque and Gum Disease What is plaque? How can plaque cause decay? How can plaque cause gum disease? How can I prevent gum disease? How do I know if I have gum disease? Toothbrushes and Brushing Which type of toothbrush should I use? How do electric toothbrushes work? Why is brushing important? Do electric toothbrushes clean better? How should I brush? How often should I brush my teeth? How do I know if I have removed all the plaque? How often should I change my toothbrush? Should my gums bleed when I clean in between my teeth? How should I clean between my teeth? Toothpaste and Mouthwash Should I use a fluoride toothpaste? What sort of toothpaste should I use? How much toothpaste should I use? Are ‘oral irrigators’ useful? Should I use a mouthwash? Other Information Can my diet help? How should I clean my dentures? I have implants, do I have to do anything special? Final words Share this:TwitterFacebookLike this:Like Loading... Related