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Now that December is upon us many of us turn our thoughts to Christmas parties and mistletoe as well as that all important kiss at the stroke of midnight as 2016 begins.<\/p>\nNow that December is upon us many of us turn our thoughts to Christmas parties and mistletoe as well as that all important kiss at the stroke of midnight as 2016 begins.<\/p>\n
How kissable is your mouth?<\/strong><\/p>\n Here are a few tips to help you get those teeth and gums healthy and looking great in order to be irresistible when the mistletoe comes out.<\/p>\n Healthy Gums<\/strong><\/p>\n Make sure your gums are healthy \u2013 they are just as important as our teeth as they hold teeth in!<\/p>\n Healthy gums look, feel and smell better than unhealthy gums. Healthy gums are pale in colour, they fit tightly around the teeth and don\u2019t bleed when they are brushed.<\/p>\n Everybody has plaque growing on their teeth and gums all the time (yuk!)\u00a0 Plaque is an almost invisible film of germs. If plaque is left around our gums the germs irritate the gums making them unhealthy and causing gum disease.\u00a0 The first stage of gum disease is called gingivitis.\u00a0 This does not spread from person to person and can be reversed to make the gums healthy again.<\/p>\n Gums with early gum disease (gingivitis) are darker in colour and puffy and swollen. They bleed easily (especially when brushed) and can cause bad breath. If early gum disease is left it can progress in time to a more advanced condition called periodontitis.\u00a0 If this is not treated it can lead to tooth loss.<\/p>\n Brushing<\/strong><\/p>\n To avoid gum disease, brush your teeth and gums thoroughly morning and night.\u00a0 Use a brush with a small head in order to comfortably reach all surfaces of the teeth.\u00a0 Angle the bristles towards the gum so they tuck just under the gum line (where the teeth and gums meet) and clean just 1 or 2 teeth at a time.\u00a0 If you have early gum disease your gums will bleed when you do this but after a few weeks this should have reduced or even stopped. Clean teeth look and feel great!<\/p>\n Flossing<\/strong><\/p>\n Your toothbrush can\u2019t reach the gums between the teeth but the plaque germs can.\u00a0 Other tools should be used to clean between the teeth.\u00a0 Examples include dental floss, interdental brushes and floss picks.\u00a0 At the Dental Studio we can show you how to use these effectively and advise what we think is best for you and your mouth.<\/p>\n Ideally we should clean between our teeth everyday but this does not have to be at the same time as brushing teeth.<\/p>\n Check Up on your Technique<\/strong><\/p>\n A good way to check how well you\u2019re cleaning is to use disclosing tablets.\u00a0 These are food dye tablets which are chewed and rinsed around the mouth to reveal any plaque left on the teeth and gums by staining it.\u00a0 Some can tell the difference between new and old plaque too.\u00a0 The plaque is then easy to see so you know when all areas are clean.<\/p>\n Mouthwashes<\/strong><\/p>\n A mouthwash is not a substitute for good brushing and flossing but many of us like to use them as well as doing this. To get the best out of a mouthwash use it at a different time from when you brush your teeth. A fluoride mouthwash will help to strengthen the teeth against all the Christmas sweet treats and drinks.<\/p>\n Dental Check-Up<\/strong><\/p>\n Whilst preparing for the busy festive season make sure you don\u2019t miss your check-up with the dentist if it\u2019s due at this time.<\/p>\n A White Christmas?<\/strong><\/p>\n Would like your teeth to be whiter? If so, there is still time to make this happen before Christmas. Having whiter teeth is a great way to boost your confidence and make you look and feel fantastic!<\/p>\n You would first need the dentist to check that your teeth are suitable for whitening and it is worth knowing that in December the Dental Studio are offering whitening for just \u00a3100 \u2013 cheaper than a tux or party dress!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Get Ready for those Christmas Kisses!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Now that December is upon us many of us turn our thoughts to Christmas parties and mistletoe as well as that all important kiss at the stroke of midnight as 2016 begins. How kissable is your mouth? 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