5 Ways To Prevent Tooth Decay - from Brookside Dental

31st August 2022

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This is the 1st of 4 new short articles written by Dr Ravi Gathani and Dr Anisha Gathani of Brookside Dental, 94 St Mary's Road, Market Harborough, offering essential tips to maintain good dental health.

Five Ways To Prevent Tooth Decay:

Brush 2 x a day with Fluoride toothpaste – Fluoride reacts with the surface of the enamel and strengthens and helps 're-mineralise' it.
Use an electric toothbrush – my personal favourite is the Oral B iO range – The round head on an electric brush pulsates and rotates faster than we can manually, for a better clean, but is also gentler on the gums than manual brushes.
Use fluoride mouthwash in the middle of the day – This helps neutralise any acids and gives the enamel an extra boost of protection. Acid levels weaken the enamel and allow holes to start
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Reduce the frequency of sugar intake, and swap the drinks for water – Give the mouth a rest and let the saliva neutralise the acids.
Spit, do not rinse – Last thing at night after brushing, spit the excess toothpaste out, - do NOT rinse with mouthwash or water. Leave the toothpaste covering the teeth overnight.