Week 2 | getting into a good routine
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How to care for your teeth
Welcome to the second of our oral health guide and today we’ll looking at the importance of a good oral health regime.
No matter how old you are, sticking to this simple guidance each day can dramatically reduce the likelihood of you developing many of the common tooth and gum problems such as cavities or gum disease.
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Getting into a good routine
* Brush your teeth twice a day for two minutes each time
* It’s important to brush your teeth last thing at night
* Use fluoride toothpaste
* Spit out after brushing and do not rinse so that the fluoride stays on your teeth longer
* Clean between the teeth with interdental brushes or floss at least once a day
* Replace your toothbrush at least every three to four months, when the bristles are frayed, or after you’ve been ill
* Keep all mouth appliances (i.e retainers) clean
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Your diet affects your oral health
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Most of us know that too much sugar can have negative affects on our oral health, leading to tooth decay and cavities.
So eating a healthy diet, and reducing the amount of sugary foods and drinks we eat goes a long way to keeping teeth in top condition.
Limit snacking in between meals especially sugary foods and fizzy drinks. The more often your teeth come into contact with sugar, the more at risk your teeth are to getting tooth decay.
Get lots more advice about eating well for oral health on the NHS website here. [
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Stop smoking
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Did you know that smoking can impact on your tooth and gum health?
Find out more about how tobacco and smoking affects your oral health at Dental Health.org here [
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If you'd like help to stop smoking for good then our Live Life Better Derbyshire services offers free support.
Give them a call on 0800 085 2299 or visit
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Visit your dentist regularly
Schedule regular dental check-ups and cleanings as part of your oral health routine.
It's recommended that you visit your dentist every six to 12 months.
You can search for an NHS dentist near you online here. [
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Next week . .
Next week we'll be looking at two of the most common oral health issues - plaque and gum disease and how to prevent them.
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*We hope you're finding these emails helpful.*
*Until next time.*
*Derbyshire County Council*
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