This is a dedicated website to all my lovely patients with “tips” and tricks to improve your dental health.
Every patient is different, its recommended to do your dental hygiene visit a minimum of twice a year, however some patients might be advised to do it more frequent due to numerous factors. You can’t reach the spaces between your teeth with brushing alone. To clean these areas, you need dental floss. Take a piece of floss that’s about 18 inches long. Wrap each end around your middle fingers. Using your thumbs and forefingers, guide the floss between two teeth. Wrap the floss snugly around one tooth in a C shape and clean it using about 10 up and down strokes. Next, wrap the floss around the other tooth and repeat. Continue this process on all of your teeth. If you have dexterity issues, you can also use interproximal brushes and dental picks to clean between your teeth. (A note about water flossers: While water flossers are excellent for removing large pieces of food and debris, they can’t remove the biofilm from your teeth surfaces. So, if you use a water flosser, be sure to use traditional dental floss as well.) Brush your teeth twice a day. Spit don’t rinse” is the message from the Oral Health Foundation as new research reveals many of us could be putting our oral health at risk by making the mistake of rinsing after we brush our teeth. Your tongue holds bacteria like a sponge. Whenever you brush your teeth, don’t forget to brush your tongue. You can use your toothbrush for this purpose. Or, you can purchase a tongue scraper in the oral health aisle. It’s pretty simple -saltwater temporarily increases your mouth’s P.H. balance. This reduces the acidic environment and therefore prevents bacteria from thriving. Since dental bacteria prefer a more acidic oral environment, saltwater neutralizes this and hampers their breed. Many pregnant women experience morning sickness during their first trimester Although it’s tempting to brush your teeth immediately after a bout of morning sickness, you can take better care of your enamel by swishing with baking soda and water afterward instead. Baking soda is basic, meaning it helps neutralize the acid from your stomach. Mix about a teaspoon of it into a cup of water, then use the mixture to rinse out your mouth before brushing. Gingivitis is the earliest stage of gum disease. It happens when plaque and bacteria build up on your teeth and cause infection. Common symptoms include red, swollen, bleeding gums Here’s a list of my favorite dental products, these can be bought in the pharmacy or on online platforms! Simply “click” on the wording of each product and it will direct you to Amazon! The bristles as well as the disc rotates in 360 degrees so as to cover all sides of the tooth. This ensures proper cleaning of all surfaces of the tooth without having to make any manual efforts. Studies prove rotary toothbrushes are more powerful and effective in reducing the plaque. The bristles as well as the disc rotates in 360 degrees so as to cover all sides of the tooth. This ensures proper cleaning of all surfaces of the tooth without having to make any manual efforts. Studies prove rotary toothbrushes are more powerful and effective in reducing the plaque. Always make sure to replace your electric toothbrush heads every 3 months. Unlike traditional toothbrushes with approximately 500 bristles, Curaprox has thousands, making it soft and gentle. The difference between orthodontic toothbrushes and regular toothbrushes is that the middle of the orthodontic toothbrush is hollow and can clean around the brackets better. Brushing your tongue on a daily basis allows you to remove the harmful bacteria from your mouth before it can cause any problems.In addition to removing bacteria it decrease your risk for bad breath. It’s flat surface, dental tape can slide between your teeth more easily. It’s also less likely to snap against your gums Superfloss is a special kind of dental floss that comes in pre-cut segments. The ends are still and thin, which helps you to thread it through tight areas. It also has a fuzzy tufted segment that removes plaque as you floss. A floss threader looks similar to a small plastic needle. Thread a piece of floss into the eye of the floss threader then move the plastic needle under the archwire of your braces and pull the floss through. After the floss is under the archwire you can floss your teeth like you normally would. Interdental means “between the teeth”. This term refers to a very small brush for cleaning the spaces between the teeth. Interdental brushes have a similar purpose to flossing, i.e. to remove food residues or plaque between the interdental spaces. The good news, however, is there are a variety of methods you can use to fight plaque. The obvious tools to reduce plaque are your toothbrush and floss, but another not-so-obvious tool is disclosing tablets. These tablets work by staining your plaque bright red, thereby helping you to see it and get rid of it. This medication is used to treat dry mouth and throat. It is an artificial saliva that moistens and cleans the mouth. This allows you to be more comfortable when drinking, chewing and speaking. It also provides relief from mouth sores, also called mucositis, caused by radiation treatment or cancer chemotherapy A biological approach for an optimal oral microbiota that helps in dental caries, gum and halitosis treatment. Each daily dose of 1 stick contains 1 billion bacterial cultures of the following 3 strains: Lactobacillus Bifidobacterium animalis ssp. lactis Lactobacillus rhamnosus and Xylitol, blueberry flavour, Vitamin C (25% of RDA), Vitamin D3 (100% of RDA) Dry-mouth lozenges that help reduce plaque-forming bacteria. Also a low-calorie sugar substitute that aids in saliva production. Has been specifically formulated to combat bad breath at the root, an innovative solution that helps eliminate the production of malodorous gases while providing a fresh sensation for 24 hours. parodontax™ toothpaste can treat the symptoms of “plaque induced” gingivitis, including bleeding, red, and swollen gums. It also has all the benefits of fluoride toothpaste so it can form a part of a good oral health routine for anyone, helping to keep teeth strong, gums healthy, and breath fresh. Sensodyne is a daily toothpaste specially formulated to relieve and protect against tooth sensitivity Boka Toothpaste is unlike any other toothpaste, by design. It trades fluoride for nano-hydroxyapatite (n-Ha), an evolution in dentistry that’s been a gold standard in Japan for over 40-years. n-Ha makes up the primary foundation of teeth and bones, meaning it’s naturally restorative and helpful in reducing sensitivity. Hydroxyapatite. Restores Tooth Enamel. The same mineral that makes up our teeth and bones, HA remineralizes your teeth the way your body does naturally. … Black is white toothpaste removes stains gently. No bleaching agents. No harsh, abrasive ingredients. The activated carbon simply absorbs unattractive, discoloured particles caused by things like smoking, coffee or red wine. With proper use, water flossers can help maintain good oral health and reduce the risk of developing dental problems in the future.This should be used combined with regular floss. Helps reduce the symptoms of oral mucosal irritation For intensive two weeks non stop use to stop gingivitis. Rinse 10ml twice per day for one minute. Provides extra protection for teeth, buffer dental plaque acid from bacteria in the mouth and also protect teeth from acidic foods and drinks Gengigel is a unique, patented range of oral care products that utilise the natural healing properties of hyaluronic acid to treat a range of oral conditions associated with soreness and inflammation. Gengigel stops any minor bleeding, soothes soreness and alleviates pain as well as promoting rapid healing. For cleaning of whitening trays and night guardsMarelize Maree, RDH
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Tips and Tricks
– Routine scale and polish – every 6 months
– Periodontal maintenance patients – every 3 months
– Patients that is more susceptible to plaque build up and stains – every 4 months.
– Ongoing orthodontic treatment patients – every 3 months
Use a soft-bristled toothbrush. (Medium or hard bristles can damage your gums and tooth enamel.) When you brush, place your toothbrush at a 45-degree angle toward your gums. This helps sweep away plaque and bacteria at the gum line. Be sure to brush all teeth surfaces, including the backs and sides.
Electronic toothbrushes that rotates are recommended
This is the part many people do wrong. You’ve brushed your teeth, but then rinse after brushing.
If you want to truly benefit from your toothpaste, you should not rinse your mouth with water immediately after brushing.
Rather, you should spit out any excess toothpaste and wait to eat or drink for 30 minutes afterwards.
If you rinse your mouth immediately after brushing, you will wash away the concentrated fluoride in the remaining toothpaste, diluting it and reducing its benefits.
Not brushing your tongue could lead to bad breath!
Additional benefits of saltwater!
– Saline helps combat bad breath.
– Saline acts as a natural cleanser.
– Saltwater rinse promotes healing after dental procedures.
– Saltwater inhibits the growth of dental bacteria.
What to avoid in order to keep your teeth and gums healthy!
Morning Sickness
What is Gingivitis
Bleeding, reddened, or swollen gums can be the first warning signs of gingivitis, most commonly noticed during daily brushing or flossing. Healthy gums should be pink whereas gums with gingivitis can appear red to dark red. Although the gums may be irritated, teeth remain firmly in place. My Favorite Dental Products
Oral B Electric Toothbrush iOs
Oral B Electric Toothbrush Economic
Oral B Electric Toothbrush Heads
Get the sensitive brush heads and ensure to get the correct brush heads for your model.
Curaprox manual brush
Orthodontic Brush G.U.M
Tongue Brush G.U.M
Oral B Satin Tape
Oral B Super Floss
EEZ- Thru G.U.M
Curaprox interdental brushes
Plaque disclosing tablets
Biotene Spray ( Dry mouth)
Dentasan Oral Probiotics
Dry mouth Drops Miradent
Halita (bad breath)
Paradontax Toothpaste
Sendodybe toothpaste
Boka Toothpaste
Risewell Toothpaste
Xylitol. Inhibits Bad Breath. …
Silica & Calcium Carbonate. Naturally Gentle Scrubbers.
Curaprox Black is White
Phillips waterfloss
Curasept Toothpaste
Exerts a rapid and effective anti plaque action thanks to 0.2 % chlorhexidine
Keeps your gums healthy and safe
Curasept Mouthwash
GC Toothmouse
Gengigel
Corega