At Maypark Dental Practice, we believe in teaching and motivating our patients to achieve optimum oral health. This is achieved through multiple steps as outlined below:     Brushing your teeth We recommend that you brush twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste. Make sure to brush all tooth surfaces and don’t forget your tongue! The type of brush you use will differ for each person but soft or medium bristles are recommended. We highly advise using an electric toothbrush that has a rotating round brush head as these have be shown to clean teeth better than any other type of brush. Ask during your appointment which brush we recommend for you.       Cleaning hard to reach areas Many people are good at brushing the visible surfaces of their teeth but this is only half way to making your smile sparkle. We recommend that you clean the interdental areas between your teeth before you brush each night. We recommend the use of floss or interdental/TePe brushes. There are also specialised interdental cleaning products for braces, bridges and dental implants. Our hygienist Elaine Mooney will advise you on the correct technique to clean between your teeth, and suggest what product is suitable for your needs.     How your diet affects your oral health Each time we eat, our mouth becomes more acidic, which can harm the enamel layer of each tooth leading to erosion and decay. It takes about 20 mins for this pH to return to normal so it’s important to give the mouth time to recover between meals. Frequency is worse than quantity, so if you like a sweet treat it’s better to have it with a meal than later in the day. These … Continue reading Keeping your mouth healthy