Oral hygiene should be practiced daily to keep the mouth clean and fresh. At Liverpool Dental Spa we make it a priority to teach patients the importance of oral hygiene and how to improve their oral health. We recommend regular dental check-ups and teeth cleaning with our dental hygienist as needed.
Remove food debris and plaque
Daily oral hygiene such as teeth brushing and flossing after meals is necessary to remove trapped foods debris and plaque from around the teeth and gums. When food debris is left in the mouth it causes sticky plaque to form that hardens causing dental tartar and bacterial growth that erodes teeth and inflames the gums. For a clean mouth and fresh breath, the teeth, gums and tongue should be cleaned daily after meals, before sleep and on awaking.
Prevent tooth decay and gum disease
Tooth decay and gum disease arises when oral hygiene is poor. There is then greater risk of dental damage and tooth loss. Irritated gums become inflamed and this is known as gingivitis, the start of gum disease. As teeth become damaged by tooth decay, cavities form and infection or dental abscess may set in. Dentists may have to perform root canal treatment to save the tooth and to restore it with a dental restoration such as a crown. Most commonly, people have cavities filled with white fillings made of porcelain or dental composite.
Care for dental restorations and prosthesis
At Liverpool Dental Spa, we recommend that those receiving orthodontic treatment with a modern or invisible braces system will need to follow the guidance of our dentists in properly cleansing their oral devices. Dentures need to be gently brushed then soaked in a denture solution or warm water overnight. Caring for dental restorations and prosthesis should form part of the daily oral hygiene regimen.
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