Good dental health is important for your well-being and maintaining a bright, white, smile long term. Healthy teeth and gums play a critical part of this for your overall health, which includes the vital system of your digestive tract.
Our team of experienced dental hygienists, led by Lisa Bow, at Narrabeen Dental Care in Sydney are at the forefront of seeing the importance of maintaining excellent oral hygiene.
The following article will guide you through professional insights and practical tips about how to maintain healthy teeth and gums so your smile glows.
What is Dental Hygiene?
Dental hygiene refers to ongoing and supportive care of the teeth and gums to promote the health of teeth, and supporting structures within your entire mouth, making it possible for you to smile, speak, and chew. It refers to the practices and habits to prevent oral diseases and maintain the functionality and aesthetics of teeth.
The Importance of Good Oral Hygiene
Proper dental hygiene includes brushing, flossing, interproximal cleaning, and attending regular professional dental visits at a dental care clinic. You can remove plaque by brushing at least twice daily and flossing at least once a day, but also need professional cleaning to remove the tartar or calculus that accumulates over time.
Plaque is a sticky biofilm of germs that form on the teeth and gums; it develops after a person has eaten. If not removed, the plaque biofilm changes it’s composition, becoming problematic and destructive, which may result in gum disease and tooth decay.
Routine dental hygeine visits with our hygeinists are important to provide ongoing supportive periodontal care.
Why Regular Dental Check-ups Are Necessary
Regular dental care clinic visits will aid with early detection and treatment of problems. Most dental check-ups include a thorough chek of all the teeth, the oral tissues and gums. It also involves the removal of calculus and biofilm.
We’re very proud at Narrabeen Dental Care to provide effective preventive care and treatment supported by our compassion towards adequately taking care of your teeth.
How Can I Protect My Teeth?
Proper oral hygiene practice, a balanced diet, and regular dental visits are best ways to maintain super healthy teeth.
Along with these preventatives, you can also combine the following techniques in your daily routine:
1. Mouthwash
Mouth rinses may help control plaque and fight gum biofilm.
2. Floss
Flossing can remove food and plaque in between and under the gums, in places where your toothbrush finds it hard to reach. We recommend that you floss at least once per day to keep the gums healthy and prevent cavities.
3. Healthy Eating Habits
Your diet plays a vital role in your oral health.
Here are some helpful pointers to regularly up-keep your oral health;
Limit Sugary Foods and Drinks: Sugary foods and drinks are likely to cause tooth decay. Try to keep your consumption of sweets, sodas, and juices to a reduced amount.
Eat Plenty of Fruits and Vegetables: They contain high amounts of water and fibre, which helps balance their water and sugars; when eaten this produces saliva that helps create a mouth-cleaning process, washing away food particles and neutralising acids.
Dairy Foods: Dairy products contain some high calcium and phosphates, these help in rebuilding tooth enamel and neutralising the acids in the mouth. You can eat this in moderation with a balanced diet.
Directions on How to Brush Your Teeth
Check out these tips you can follow from our healthcare team:
Select the Right Toothbrush: The toothbrush you use should have soft bristles and be functional in your hand to reach all the parts of your mouth. Electric toothbrushes are also beneficial, with the latest versions having additional features to prompt the time spent brushing, as well as the pressure your placing on the teeth as you brush.
Use toothpaste with fluoride: This helps prevent cavities and strengthen tooth enamel, you can check if fluoride is added to your toothpaste by looking at the ingredients on the tube.
Twice a Day Brushing: Ideally, you should try to brush your teeth two times a day; in the morning and last thing before going to bed at night. This helps remove plaque and food particles that have developed during the day.
Use the Correct Brushing Technique: Position your toothbrush against your gums at an angle and use small circular movements when brushing. Do not brush vigorously, as this will likely injure your gums and tooth enamel. Brush for at least two minutes, ensuring that you brush all sections of your teeth.
Brush Your Tongue: Bacteria grows on the tongue, causing poor breath and other oral health-related issues. After you finish brushing your teeth, gently brush your tongue.
Replace Your Toothbrush Regularly: Change your toothbrush every three to four months, earlier than that if frayed. A frayed toothbrush will not clean your teeth effectively.
How We Utilise the EMS Air Flow Master
We have recently incorporated a new piece of equipment in our dental surgery called the EMS Air-Flow Master. This machine is designed for intensified oral hygiene therapy, as is the gold standard for effective and gentle cleaning of the teeth and gum biofilm, in particular removing plaque, stains, and tooth calculus.
This product has an innovative way to mix air, water, and a fine powder specially designed to effectively and painlessly remove stains, biofilm, and calculus on the teeth.
It is excellent for cleaning the interdental spaces and deep below the gingival margins, which is often hard to access with traditional scaling instruments.
At Narrabeen Dental Care, we remain dedicated to providing innovative dental treatments to promote comfort and health for our patients. Lisa Bow, and our dentists offer the EMS Airflow Master Therapy as part of the regular maintenance regime.
The Benefits of EMS Air Flow Master Your Dental Hygiene
EMS Air Flow Master creates unparalleled comfort and cleanliness.
This technology significantly reduces the need for older, invasive procedures used in removing calculus.
The Air Flow Master technique, if done on a regular basis can reduce the time a patient is in the chair, and significantly reduce sensitivity during and after the procedure.
Our Narrabeen dental team are dedicated to innovative improvements that benefit the treatment and the overall experience for our patients. The EMS Air Flow Master fits very well into this concept, providing you with the most updated dental treatment with comfort in mind.
“Adding this piece of equipment to our practice means we can offer dental services with the highest level of care and patient satisfaction” Dr Paschal Grenquist
The Narrabeen Dental Care Difference
Narrabeen Dental Care is committed to offering the best in dental care to our patients. Our dental professionals work with cutting-edge treatments and technologies to ensure that your oral health is at its very best. We offer various services, from regular check-ups and cleaning to more complex restorative and cosmetic operations.
Our dentists at Mona Vale put your comfort and wellness at the forefront. We take pride in educating our patients about the best practices for maintaining good oral health. We are always happy to answer any questions you might have. Remember that good oral health is a lifelong commitment.
We look forward to helping you achieve and maintain excellent oral health. Get in touch with us today.
