Oral Hygiene is more than merely brushing your teeth
Oral hygiene is extremely important for good oral health; oral hygiene involves cleaning, flossing and rinsing the teeth and gums on a regular basis. An effective oral hygiene routine will help to prevent plaque and bacteria building up in the mouth and will reduce the risk of harmful oral health conditions developing.
A good daily routine should include brushing the teeth twice a day for at least two minutes each time and rinsing using mouthwash and flossing on a regular basis. You also need to visit your dentist at least once every twelve months so that they can check everything is ok and monitor any signs of developing conditions. Some Dublin dentists recommend attending a check up every six months.
If you don’t clean your teeth regularly and use floss, plaque will start to build up on the surfaces of your teeth and along your gum line; this can contribute to tooth decay and gum disease, which may mean you end up having cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/articles/root-canal.html treatment or even an extraction.
For details of dental services contact your local Primary Care Trust; if you are looking to start a dental business, look out for details of dental guide to practices in your local area.