15 Dental Tips and Tricks
I worry about my teeth a lot more now than I ever did. When I was a teenager I couldn’t care less, but now I’m in my late thirties I obsess over my teeth and gum health. I am terrified of loosing my teeth and I regularly wish they were straighter and whiter.
So if you are like me and want to get the most from your smile here are 15 simple dental tips and tricks. Plus I’ve got a great giveaway to win a Glo32 kit to give you an amazing smile.
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‘Don’t over brush. I always used to brush my teeth too hard which damages the enamel and gums. Switching to an electric toothbrush definitely had helped!’
Floss twice a day
‘Flossing twice a day helps so much more than just Brushing’
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‘When I was dental nursing the dentist would tell patients
“only floss the teeth you want to keep”
I’m a religious flosser!’
Use a mouth wash
Mouth wash really helps clean between the teeth where your brush can’t reach. It also helps maintain the health of your whole mouth and keeps your breath fresh.
Rinse after eating
‘Drink water after eating acidic fruits as the acid is damaging to teeth and some citrus fruits can cause teeth to yellow. Don’t stop eating them as they are good for you, but drink water to rinse your teeth after eating.’
Avoid carbonated drinks
People often blame sugar solely for the damage to their teeth but carbonation helps accelerate the damage. So steer clear of pop all together.
Limit sugar intake
I was asked recently by my dentist if my sugar intake was low, moderate or high. I felt bad for saying moderate and I will be cutting back on sugar from now on.
Monitor gum health
Keep an eye on the colour and shape of your gums. Warning signs are the points between teeth pulling back and spitting blood after brushing.
Visit the dentist regularly
‘Regular dentist appointments to help ensure any potential problems can be managed and prevented’
Care for your lips
Don’t neglect your lips when your teeth are dazzling. Keep them looking their best with a moisturising Lip balm
Watch out for warning signs
Spots on your tongue, ulcers and bleeding are signs that must not be ignored and should be discussed with your dentist.
Protect your teeth
If you are playing sports you really should wear a Teeth and gum shield
If you are prone to grinding your teeth then you should consider wearing a Mouth guard at night.
Keep up the good work
Use fluoride toothpaste
Make sure your toothpaste has the right level of fluoride in it. I currently use Oral B pro-expert
Gentle whitening
Teeth not as white as you’d like? I’ve been told off about my black tea drinking. So I’ll grab some Teeth whitening strips from Glo32 to gently get back to a whiter smile.
Change your brush
Your toothbrush should be changed every three months. Cut back on your plastic waste and stop contributing to landfill by switching to a Bamboo brush like The Humble Brush
“The bamboo is cultivated for between three to five years, and then harvested. It re-generates itself naturally, with minimal rain and without the need for harmful pesticides. The Humble Brush is the eco-friendly and sustainable choice.” Dentist and founder of The Humble Co. Noel Abdayem
Clean your brush
Make sure you rinse your brush to avoid bacteria growth and keep it well away from where the toilet is in your bathroom.
Other things you could try
‘Oil pulling with coconut oil daily or every other day.’
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Clean teeth after every meal
ensure you brush twice a day- it’s best to do this with an electric toothbrush, and mouthwash afterwards to remove any bacteria left behind
Brush at least twice daily, always use mouthwash and floss
Brush and floss twice a day.
I brush my teeth twice a day and floss when possible. I also use a mouthwash.
Floss every day
brush regular
Brush at least twice a day and use a good mouth wash x
Clean them morning and night every day
I make sure I brush twice a day and floss regularly too
Clean and floss at least twice a day and limit sugar!
brush regularly and don’t smoke!
Always floss
Regular visits to the Dentist, especially the Hygienist
It’s as simple as brush twice a day, and chew gum after meals to remove all excess food stuck in the teeth – works for me xx
Use a water flosser!
Brush and floss twice a day, visit a dentist regularly
Brush and floss everyday!
Always take a lot of care of oral hygiene, plenty of flossing and cleaning
Brush, floss and use mouthwash twice daily xx
Visit the dentist for check ups and brush teeth twice a day, don’t go crazy with lots of sugary drinks and juice
brush twice a day and mouthwash x
Don’t use teeth as tools, don’t open bottles with them.
make sure you have regular visits to the ddentist and hygienist
Try not to snack, it’s bad for your teeth
I use a whitening tootpaste, brush 3 times a day and use aa whitening mouthwash!!!
eat lots of calcium based foods, especially when pregnant, for the baby sakes x
Would really love to try this!
My tip is to brush,floss and use mouthwash numerous times a day
Make sure you use a soft brush that isn’t too harsh – it’ll clean your teeth great, but will irritate the gums.
Floss your teeth everyday !
I think we all seem to brush quicker and quicker each day so one of those little timers are great!
invest in a water flosser they are amazing
Avoid staingin drinks like black coffee and red wine and use an electric tooth brush
To late for me I have falsies
Brush twice daily and use mouthwash and floss
Just brush them. Simple.
These look amazing products. Now that really would make me smile.
My top tip would be don’t forget to floss
Use a timer to make sure you are brushing for long enough. And always floss after you brush x
dont smoke, use electric toothbrush
Brushing your teeth often, flossing, and regular dental check ups.
To always clean your teeth at least twice a day and never have any snacks after your night time cleaning
Brush your teeth twice a day.
Brush twice a day and don’t forget to floss
Plenty of brushing , with the correct toothpaste for your teeth type.
Buy toothpaste and mouthwash that specifically target enamel strength. They work!
Try to avoid fizzy drinks and obviously floss everyday
Brushing twice a day, morning and before bed, plus using a good quality mouthwash
Regular Dental appointments along with regular teeth cleaning.
For me regular brushing and avoiding fizzy drinks except with meals.
Brush twicw a day and floss frequently xx
Clean after every meal and use a mothwash
Brush twice a day and floss regularly
Get an electric toothbrush , you can really tell the difference between cleaning them with a manual and electric
have your dentist check ups every 6 months i know so many people who only go when something is wrong
My top tips are to brush and use a mouthwash twice a day, regular visits to the dentist and try to avoid fizzy drinks and too many sweet sugary foods.
Use interdental brushes and keep up with them.
Brush twice daily, regular check ups and use listerine mouth wash
Floss after meals . Diligently.
Brush twice daily and drink all drinks through a straw
I’ve suffered with sensitive teeth for most of my life, a few years ago a new dentist told me to make sure that I didn’t rinse off all the toothpaste when I finish brushing, leaving a fine coat helps to protect sensitive teeth over time, I always use Colgate sensitive toothpastes and continue to practise this advice…it does work!
use a water flosser–but use mouth wash rather than water (a trick I learnt from a dentist)
Brush them twice a day
Regular brushing and flossing as well as 4 monthly scale and polish with the dental hygienist
Floss every day and don’t brush your teeth straight after eating, leave it half an hour to avoid damaging the enamel (hygienist told me that one)
brush, floss, mouth wash xx
Definitely flossing and mouthwash so worth it!
Floss daily to remove food particles that cause decay and infection.
My top tip for looking after my teeth is chewing on some celery after foods or sugary items to clean teeth and freshen breath.
My top tip for looking after teeth is reduce sugar intake on teeth by drinking fruit juices out of a straw
My tip is to floss everyfay. Ut is a step often missed but is super amazing to keep teeth clean.
Make sure you go for regular check ups at the dentist.