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• Oral hygiene
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Oral hygiene

Good oral hygiene is important to prevent the build up of plaque and tartar to prevent cavities, gingivitis and gum disease which is the most common global disease affecting every family.

A poor daily oral hygiene routine and lack of dental hygienist appointments ensures plaque and tartar builds up from the food and drink you ingest in those hard to reach places, which causes more serious problems and the need for more expensive treatments.

Oral hygiene and food & drink

Simple sugars such as Sucrose which are commonly found in soft drinks and sweets are most commonly associated with the build up of plaque and tartar. The frequency with which simple sugars are consumed is directly related to the rate of dental cavity occurance.

More complex sugars such as those found in bread and potatoes have a detrimental effect, but not to the degree of simple sugars.

Acids contained in fruit juice, vinegar and soft drinks lower the pH level of the oral cavity which in turn causes the enamel to demineralise. Remineralisation can occur by limiting the amount and frequency of acidic products, allowing the oral cavities to repair themselves.

Cleaning methods

At Bow Lane Dental we recommend the following oral hygiene routine to prevent the build up of plaque and tartar even in those harder to reach areas:

• Brush your mouth morning and night, concentrating on all areas of your teeth and gums
• Use an electric toothbrush for maximum cleaning effect
• Use a good mouthwash after brushing to clean those harder to reach areas
• Daily flossing helps to remove plaque and tartar in between your teeth
• We recommend a tongue scraper to remove any debris on your tongue
• And of course a regular dental hygiene appointment with Bow Lane Dental to remove plaque and tartar from those hard to reach areas

Oral hygiene appointments

At Bow Lane Dental we provide the missing link between your daily oral hygiene routine and long-term plaque and tartar build up in those hard to reach areas. We recommend an appointment with one of our hygienists once every six months. Our oral hygiene service provides:

• A full dental examination to spot more serious problems
• Scaling and polishing your teeth using the most up to date methods and equipment to clean them thoroughly
• Oral hygiene advice to enable you to maintain a level of oral hygiene between hygienist visits

Read more about oral hygiene

> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oral_hygiene