{"id":1351,"date":"2018-02-12T14:07:06","date_gmt":"2018-02-12T14:07:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.44dentalcare.co.uk\/?p=1351"},"modified":"2018-02-12T14:07:06","modified_gmt":"2018-02-12T14:07:06","slug":"5-common-dental-health-mistakes-avoid-right-now-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.44dentalcare.co.uk\/5-common-dental-health-mistakes-avoid-right-now-2","title":{"rendered":"5 Common Dental Health Mistakes To Avoid Right Now!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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We can be pretty tough on our teeth – slurping coffee, crunching boiled sweets, or chomping<\/div>\n
away on hard foods – meaning we stain, chip, or break them from time to time. While<\/div>\n
sometimes the damage is obvious, there are likely dental mistakes you\u2019re making on a daily<\/div>\n
basis. Without knowing it, these mistakes can add up over the years leaving you with gum<\/div>\n
recession, bad breath, or worse. Here are 5 ways to spot if you\u2019re being too harsh on your<\/div>\n
teeth and how to make simple changes:<\/div>\n
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# 1: Brushing too hard<\/div>\n
While we certainly appreciate your enthusiasm, harder isn\u2019t better when it comes to<\/div>\n
brushing your teeth because the plaque you\u2019re trying to remove is actually soft. The reality is<\/div>\n
that by scrubbing and sawing at your teeth, you run the risk of stripping enamel and<\/div>\n
harming your gums. What\u2019s more, because you have less control over where the bristles go,<\/div>\n
you might not be cleaning your teeth very thoroughly either. So go easy on the pressure, use<\/div>\n
a soft toothbrush, and brush in a gentle circular motion – trust us, your teeth will thank you<\/div>\n
for a more delicate approach.<\/div>\n
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# 2: Brushing at the wrong time<\/div>\n
You were likely taught to brush after every meal…but actually, it\u2019s a little more complicated<\/div>\n
than that. Brushing your teeth straight after eating or drinking anything acidic actually does<\/div>\n
more damage than good. How? Foods that are acidic weaken tooth enamel for around 30<\/div>\n
minutes after you\u2019ve eaten – so brushing within that time frame actually strips away enamel<\/div>\n
and leaves you more susceptible to cavities. If you need to freshen up immediately, try<\/div>\n
rinsing with water or popping in a chewing gum. But as soon 30 minutes have passed, you\u2019re<\/div>\n
free to brush away!<\/div>\n
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# 3: Not replacing your toothbrush<\/div>\n
It would seem that most people don\u2019t consider replacing their toothbrush until it starts to<\/div>\n
fall apart \u2013 and the statistics tell us that 1 in 5 of you can\u2019t even remember when you last<\/div>\n
changed your toothbrush… But using an old worn toothbrush means you won\u2019t be cleaning<\/div>\n
your mouth thoroughly as the bristles lose their strength and stop removing plaque<\/div>\n
effectively. We\u2019d recommend buying a multi pack, so you\u2019ve always got a spare at the ready.<\/div>\n
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# 4: Ignoring pain<\/div>\n
Pain is usually a sign there is something wrong and shouldn\u2019t be ignored. While you may be<\/div>\n
able to soothe your discomfort with painkillers, you should still visit your dentist and have<\/div>\n
the underlying cause checked out. Leaving the problem to fester is not your best option and<\/div>\n
can lead to all sorts of unwanted dental dramas. In short, the sooner you make the<\/div>\n
appointment, the easier it will be for us to fix.<\/div>\n
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# 5: Stop forgetting about your tongue<\/div>\n
\u200bYour tongue also suffers a lot from what we choose to eat and drink \u2013 after all it\u2019s right there<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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with your teeth on the front line when it comes to the battle of the bacteria. But despite<\/div>\n
this, many people still forget to show it the TLC it deserves. So don\u2019t leave it out, make sure<\/div>\n
you regularly give your tongue a good old clean with a tongue scraper \u2013 it helps to prevent<\/div>\n
stinky breath and leaves your mouth feeling fresher.<\/div>\n
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Are you making any of these 5 mistakes? For more tips and tricks on how best to look after<\/div>\n
your dental health, arrange a visit to our hygienist Fiona.<\/div>\n
Call us today on 0116 251 9647.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

\nWe can be pretty tough on our teeth – slurping coffee, crunching boiled sweets, or chomping
\naway on hard foods – meaning we stain, chip, or break them from time to time. While
\nsometimes the damage is obvious, there are likely dental mistakes you\u2019re making on a daily
\nbasis. Without knowing it, these mistakes can add up over the years leaving you with gum
\nrecession, bad breath, or worse. 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