
The first thing we notice about someone is their smile, and the third Englishman won't date someone with bad teeth.
But how do we take care of our diners?
Taking care of them is as important as taking care of our skin and hair-after all, we need them to sustain our lives-but many of us fail in this regard.
It turns out that 36% of us avoid going to dental healers for cost reasons, although we are willing to spend more than 200 pounds a year on beauty and beauty treatments, including spray tanning and nail waxing.
According to the Oral Health Foundation, while half of Britons suffer from some form of gum disease, one out of four does not brush the recommended two minutes twice a day.
Worst of all, bad oral hygiene can even lead to life --
A threat like heart disease.
According to experts, this is more about good technology than the most fashionable tools.
"Focus on cleaning the bottom of the gums and between the teeth, not just the surface," said dentist Jerome Seba . ".
"Use a toothbrush with a very thin, flexible bristles so you don't transfer too much force on the enamel.
"If you really want an electric toothbrush, the sonic toothbrush is better to vibrate 30,000 times per minute to remove the plaque," he added . ".
Experts agree that brushing your teeth after eggs and toast can bring bad news.
"The acid is produced after eating, and brushing your teeth just grind the acid into the enamel," Jerome said . ".
"If you 've had a sugary or acidic drink like orange juice, it's particularly bad.
Instead, he suggested brushing his teeth before breakfast to reduce the build-up of bacteria --
It happened overnight.
Then wait half an hour before eating so the toothpaste has a chance to work and then drink a glass of water to help wash away the acid.
"Imagine your tongue as a carpet with bacteria and food debris that can live," said dentist Mark Hughes . ".
"It is very important to keep your mouth clean to reduce your tone and keep your mouth healthy.
"It's better to use a tongue scraper, but you can also use a toothbrush to gently.
Baking soda toothpaste helps to kill bacteria on your tongue because it increases the pH of your mouth.
Brush, spit, rinse. Right? Wrong!
If this is part of your dental system as a child, now is the time to change your way immediately.
Fluoride in toothpaste is intended to continue working after brushing your teeth to prevent tooth decay, so do not rinse.
This is also why you should not use mouthwash directly after brushing your teeth.
Instead, do it at different times of the day.
Elaine Tieling, head of clinical education at TePe, explained: "brushing your teeth alone can only clean the surface of your teeth by 60% . ".
"Bacterial plaques are constantly forming between your teeth, but it is impossible to reach the area with a regular toothbrush.
"In order to remove plaque and prevent inflammation of the gums, tooth decay and bad tone, use dental floss every day to clean the tight space between teeth, or clean the wider gap with a dental brush.
"Tooth decay is caused when the sugar in your food is converted into acid by the plaque in your mouth," Mark explained . ".
"It's usually good to eat something sweet during meals-eating snacks between meals can cause problems.
"Health does not always mean better in dental care.
Drinking smoothies every day seems like a good option, but according to Mark, it is equivalent to the "acid glass" of the teeth, destroying the protective enamel of the teeth.
A glass of water is always the best.
There is a lot of hype about the old practice of brushing 20 minutes of oil around your mouth, which is considered to kill bacteria and whiten your teeth (
Actress Sherin Woodley swore).
However, there is no scientific basis for it, says Mark.
"This is certainly not a replacement for brushing your teeth or using dental floss.
"Dental sensitivity is becoming more and more common," Mark said . "
This may be a sign of enamel wear, exposing the tissues below the teeth.
The culprits include carbonated drinks, whitening treatments and certain drugs.
If you notice pain, use a silicone bristles toothbrush, which is more gentle than the usual nylon toothbrush, and chat with your dentist, who can diagnose and suggest the best course of action.
People with gum disease are almost twice as likely to have coronary heart disease as those with gum health, and coronary heart disease is the leading cause of death in the UK. ?
"Gum disease causes bacteria in the mouth to enter the blood," explains Nigel Carter, CEO of the Oral Health Foundation.
"Bacteria produce a protein that causes platelets in the blood to stick to the heart's blood vessels, meaning that the clot is more likely to form.
"How often do you hit a sack, too tired to brush your teeth quickly at a time --over?
This is a big taboo. no, says Mark.
"As you sleep, the plaques that have accumulated throughout the day will continue to grow.
This means that more aggressive bacteria will take over your gum tissue and cause the gums to shrink over time, triggering an inflammatory response.
"In addition, all food debris can also lead to acid attacks and bad tone attacks.
You were warned!
Arm & Hammer charcoal White natural toothpaste, £ 3, combine baking soda with activated carbon, neutralise acid and perform deep cleaning to prevent plaque build upup.
The £ 149 Foreo Issa 2 is an electric toothbrush made of silicone.
That means it's super
Gentle to teeth and gums, more hygienic than nylon
There are more brushes for bacteria.
£ 36 £ 4 TePe EasyPick is easy-to-use silicone-
Coated toothpicks for food debris and plaque removal.
It can be used in addition to dental floss or tooth gap brush.
Ordo is the first online oral health subscription service in the UK.
Starter bag, £ 62.
50, which includes electric toothbrushes, travel caps, toothpaste and batteries, is 10 pounds per refill every two months.
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