Are you worried about your oral health?

We all have monthly check up with our physicians as we are very anxious about our health. But are we concerned about our oral hygiene? We all brush and floss our teeth every day, but we never go to the dentist unless there is pain or other worrying symptoms. Oral health care is critical in maintaining a healthy life. Most of us adjust our bad breath with bit or mouthwash, but problems like cold sores, dry mouth, and cranks are serious issues and need the attention of a dentist.

Tips for good oral health

Dentists Melbourne at Toothpals dental care suggests a visit to your dentist at least once in a month. Here at this clinic, they make sure all the patients are happy with their oral health. Here are some good tips to maintain your good oral hygiene.

Use a toothpaste containing fluoride. Fluoride hardens our enamel and protects our teeth from further decay.

Brush your teeth at least twice a day and brush thoroughly. And there is also the matter of the right brush. According to the International Dental Health Association, a small head toothbrush with soft bristles are ideal for an adult as it can reach into places where food remains and clean them. Also, change your brush after three or four months

Use a string of dental floss to floss your teeth daily. Don’t be hard and rigid on your teeth while flossing. Use gentle movements. Try to avoid eating food after you have brushed for the night. Reduce the intake of soft drinks or canned sugary drinks as they help in tooth decay.

But what about teeth whitening?

Teeth Whitening is a procedure performed by the dentists to lighten the shade of our teeth. As a matter of fact, it is the most famous procedure conducted globally and more often too. It will only lighten our present shade of teeth. This procedure is a part of cosmetic dentistry. At Toothpals dental care, we believe in restoring your natural smile. We have services such as safe and effective whitening solutions, reversing the stain of your teeth over the years, replacing old yellow fillings, closing gaps and spaces, straightening crooked and worn down teeth, and fixing the grey tooth.

Tooth whitening is a crucial procedure that should be conducted by a dentist Melbourne. Please do not try any DIYs at home that can damage the natural colour of your teeth. Moreover, there are natural methods for teeth whitening such as traditional Indian methods of oil pulling and using activated charcoal are completely herbal and safe. Other methods include brushing with baking soda, usage of hydrogen peroxide or using apple cider vinegar. Prevention is better than cure right? So always try to brush after you stain your teeth or after drinking wine coffee etc. Also, avoid using tobacco as it dims the colour of the teeth.

At Toothpals clinic, we make sure that kids are happy when they come in for a dental check-up. We have an entire division dedicated to children’s dentistry.