{"id":4779,"date":"2020-12-13T20:57:39","date_gmt":"2020-12-13T20:57:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thames-dental.co.uk\/mk_staging\/?p=4779"},"modified":"2026-02-28T23:22:57","modified_gmt":"2026-02-28T23:22:57","slug":"looking-after-your-oral-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thames-dental.co.uk\/mk_staging\/looking-after-your-oral-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Looking after your oral health and teeth"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/thames-dental.co.uk\/mk_staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/lady-brushing-teeth-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Lady brushing teeth\" class=\"wp-image-6128\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thames-dental.co.uk\/mk_staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/lady-brushing-teeth-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thames-dental.co.uk\/mk_staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/lady-brushing-teeth-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thames-dental.co.uk\/mk_staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/lady-brushing-teeth.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Looking after your oral health and teeth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We wanted to share this great article from James Helliwell with all patients and visitors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You likely know a few important things about caring for your teeth: that your <a href=\"https:\/\/thames-dental.co.uk\/mk_staging\/category\/oral-health\/\">dental and oral health<\/a> is linked to your overall wellbeing, and that you need to switch toothbrushes every four to six weeks in order to prevent <a href=\"https:\/\/thames-dental.co.uk\/mk_staging\/what-is-gingivitis-causes-symptoms-treatment\/\">gingivitis<\/a> or other bacterial diseases. But a lot of people still have a few things to learn about how to keep their teeth pearly white without <a href=\"https:\/\/thames-dental.co.uk\/mk_staging\/teeth-whitening-kingston\/\">teeth whitening<\/a> treatments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Teeth\u2019s Best Friend is Your Saliva \u2013 Not Your toothbrush!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You certainly love the magic your toothbrush and a strand of floss works on your teeth; but your teeth\u2019s first line of defence against tooth decay is your saliva. Saliva not only washes away food residue in your mouth, it contains antibacterial properties, which neutralises acids that damage your enamel and helps repair and restore your teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, if your mouth is dry (which is often caused by certain medications), it can make bacteria grow faster. A good precaution is to keep a bottle of water handy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">There are about 300 types of bacteria in your mouth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The bacteria that causes tooth decay is called Streptococcus mutans<em>, <\/em>and does so by feeding on and converting the sugar from your food and drinks into acids that eat away at your enamel. But plaque has millions of bacteria, which is made up of 200 to 300 different types.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Plaque can grow on your teeth while you\u2019re sleeping<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The more times you eat during the day without brushing your teeth in-between, the more likely you will have tooth decay. But even though you don\u2019t eat in your sleep, plaque slowly coats your teeth at night. This is why even if your teeth look and feel sparkly white in the morning, you still have to brush them to remove the bacteria that grew at night and then at least one other time during the day to keep away tooth decay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Actually, this white and sticky substance (plaque) is constantly growing, and if you don\u2019t constantly get rid of it&nbsp;by brushing and flossing, it could harden and develop into tartar, which you\u2019ll need your dentist to help remove.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Brushing too hard can damage your gum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can\u2019t get your teeth cleaner and whiter by brushing too hard (but a <a href=\"https:\/\/thames-dental.co.uk\/mk_staging\/dental-hygiene-scale-and-polish-kingston\/\">scale and polish<\/a> can help). Actually, it can cause you more damage than good because it wears away the surface of your gums and teeth \u2013 pretty much like the effect sandpaper has on wood. As we grow older, our gums and teeth become a little tender from wear and tear, so applying abrasive force on them can end up exposing your sensitive roots. Simply use a soft toothbrush and brush in gentle circles as you get close to the gums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A chipped tooth can expose you to tooth decay<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A chipped tooth exposes the dentine, a softer bone-like tissue covering the root. Unlike the enamel, which protects the tooth against decay, the dentine will decay rapidly when bacteria gets inside the chipped side of the tooth. So if there\u2019s a chip in your teeth, get it fixed right away!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tooth decay is one of the most common chronic childhood diseases<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A child is five times more likely to have tooth decay than asthma. Tooth decay is regarded as a chronic childhood disease because poor <a href=\"https:\/\/thames-dental.co.uk\/mk_staging\/dental-hygiene-scale-and-polish-kingston\/\">dental hygiene<\/a> at a tender age can easily lead to tooth decay, gum diseases, and complexities with the bone and tissue at a later age. So the earlier you expose your kids to good oral care, the more you secure their future dental and overall health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fluoride is Good, but\u2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Everyone knows fluoride helps in fighting tooth decay, but how much fluoride is too much? Yes, it has been proven that drinking fluoridated water and using fluoride toothpaste or rinses can lower the risk of tooth decay by as much as 40%, but this naturally occurring mineral mustn\u2019t be taken for granted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because of the ever-increasing sources of fluoride, in 2010 the Department of Health and Human Services in the US recommended that fluoride content in community water be reduced to 0.7 milligrams per litre, from a previous range of between 0.7 and 1.2 milligrams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Of course, whilst the above advice is excellent, you should combine it with <a href=\"https:\/\/thames-dental.co.uk\/mk_staging\/importance-of-regular-dental-check-ups-in-kingston\/\">regular appointments at the dentist<\/a>, and ensure you have a regular <a href=\"https:\/\/thames-dental.co.uk\/mk_staging\/dental-hygiene-scale-and-polish-kingston\/\">scale and polish<\/a>. If you are not already a patient, please <a href=\"https:\/\/thames-dental.co.uk\/mk_staging\/patient-registration-form\/\">register today<\/a> and then <a href=\"https:\/\/uk.dentalhub.online\/soe\/new\/Thames%20Street%20Dental?pid=UKTET01\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">book your appointment<\/a> with the dentist today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d05cb3ef wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t<a \r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\tclass=\"block-84c92fe3-f47c-4bd3-b552-720a8b99049e btn areoi-has-url position-relative btn-primary\"\r\n\t href=\"https:\/\/thames-dental.co.uk\/mk_staging\/patient-registration-form\/\" title=\"Register as a Patient\" >\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\tRegister as a Patient Now! \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t<a \r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\tclass=\"block-c615a5bb-e7fb-41eb-a7a5-644038abd9aa btn areoi-has-url position-relative btn-primary\"\r\n\t href=\"https:\/\/thames-dental.co.uk\/mk_staging\/contact-us\/\" title=\"Contact Thames Street Dental\" >\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\tContact Us \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\n\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t<a \r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\tclass=\"block-41378551-ce3f-4b06-b241-f1d3f4f60099 btn areoi-has-url position-relative btn-primary\"\r\n\t href=\"https:\/\/thames-dental.co.uk\/mk_staging\/book-online\" title=\"Book Online\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" >\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\tBook Online \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Source:<a href=\"http:\/\/www.dentistry.co.uk\/2017\/04\/06\/hard-facts-about-oral-health\/\">&nbsp;<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dentistry.co.uk\/2017\/04\/06\/hard-facts-about-oral-health\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dentistry.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A few oral health tips about how to keep their teeth pearly white without teeth whitening treatments.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":6128,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_yoast_wpseo_canonical":"","_yoast_wpseo_opengraph-title":"","_yoast_wpseo_opengraph-description":"","_yoast_wpseo_twitter-title":"","_yoast_wpseo_twitter-description":"","_tsd_social_enabled":"","_tsd_social_platforms":[],"_tsd_social_drafts":[],"_tsd_social_reviewed_at":"","_tsd_social_priority":"","_tsd_social_facebook_format":"","_tsd_social_evergreen_enabled":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[178,5,7,8,9,11],"tags":[6,10],"class_list":["post-4779","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-by-dr-neeshita-ruparel","category-dental-care","category-dental-facts","category-general-dentistry","category-healthy-teeth","category-oral-health","tag-dental-facts","tag-oral-health"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v25.7.1 (Yoast SEO v28.1) - 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