Keeping Teeth Healthy?
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Hey all..,
My daughter's dental appointment has been cancelled twice during these unpredictable times,they rescheduled just before the lockdown.Luckily I managed to get my son seen by the dentist just before the lockdown,as he had an abcess,he's only nine.My question is how do you keep your teeth nice&healthy?
I floss and purchased a remineralizing toothpaste from amazon,which seems to help the risk of a plaque build up.I eat fairly healthy Tell me your routine?
I use an oral irrigator/water floss every night, and I brush with an electric toothbrush twice a day. I rarely have issues with my teeth
Brush with electric toothbrush & use mouthwash afterwards twice daily. I have a upper back tooth that's been niggling me on/off lately, very anxious of getting an absess/infection right now.
Like hspexy I use a water flosser as well as my electric toothbrush. It's changed my life! I would suggest you use warm water though as cold water can irritate sensitive teeth.
Ty so much,great advice with the warm water,my teeth are really sensitive,can't wait to try the water flosser sounds good x
nina090976 my mum actually got meone for Christmas. I think it was off Amazon. The charge lasts a few days. You may find you get some gum bleed initially and do use the lowest setting to start with. Mine has a sort of pulsating setting too which is a bit more vigorous but I wouldn't start with this.
Yes definitely with warm water - first time I tried it with cold and never again! I also use periocleanse now and again, which is a herbal extract you can put into the irrigator. It’s a tad pricy atm but when it’s £13 or so on amazon, that’s when I buy it
I think brushing twice a day is sufficient for children, I think dentists advise to start flossing as you get into your mid teens as far as I know. Other than that you could use mouthwash as well or just brush three times a day I suppose - I know some people like to brush their teeth after every meal
Sugar free drinks are a good call too, better for your teeth
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