Keeping your mouth healthy when you can’t see your dentist or hygienist
Right now we are in a unique situation. Following advice from the government and the Chief Dental officer dental practices have been forced to close their doors due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
We love being there to support our patients, so here are some top tips on keeping your mouth healthy so here are some top tips to keep your mouth in shape until we see you in person.
1) Don’t stop brushing! I know it sounds simple but when things are disrupted and people are out of their normal routine its easy to forget you 2 minutes twice a day. If you are working from home you may have time to do more……..
2) Learn to use those little brushes or floss . If you have more time on your hands this might be your chance to get to grips with cleaning the 40% of tooth surfaces your brush doesn’t reach. If you need any more motivation, it’s the bacteria IN BETWEEN your teeth that cause most of the gum inflammation.
3) Don’t skimp on the toothpaste. If you find yourself snacking more than usual then make sure you are using plenty of fluoride toothpaste. It’s the fluoride that helps strengthen enamel against attack from sugar acids.
4) Watch out for the sweet snacks! I will admit that I have a sweet tooth! And during the last few weeks I have been eating much more of the sugary stuff than I normally do. I am not going to beat myself up about it. But I am trying to keep it to mealtimes and not nibble throughout the day.
5) Remember to smile! Life is really tough at the moment. Its so hard to get away from the negativity and doom. Remember to allow yourself some lighter moments, and laughter. We will get through this.
Stay inside and safe everyone. Karen x