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Looking forward to my next visit

‘Thank you for making me feel so relaxed when I came to see you for my dental treatment, like many people the dentist is not my favourite place to visit but your calm manner put me totally at ease. I am pleased with my new smile and look forward to my next appointment’

Mr. CD,  Enderby, Leicester

Leicester Dentist gives me back my confidence

‘I am somewhat ashamed to say it, but I have abused my teeth for 65 years and it is only thanks to Smile Essential that my views have changed.  To begin with they offer everything one can possibly want, and they are located in a very useful position for anyone who uses public transport or a car.

Smile Essential gave me a confidence which I never experienced from a dentist before.  I cannot thank them enough for changing my outlook and the work they have done for me and I would highly recommend them to everyone’

Mr. FB,  Leicester City Centre, Leicester

 

Protect you teeth with toothbrushing says Leicester dentist

Brushing your teeth is by far and away the most important way of keeping them clean, healthy and free from decay. Effective brushing is the first line of defence against a whole series of nasty and unpleasant dental health concerns that could cause you a lot of pain, embarrassment and expense throughout your life.

Leicester dentists recommend that you brush your teeth at least twice a day for three minutes. It is recommended to use a soft-bristled brush, unless told otherwise by your dentist for specific reasons, as they are the best at removing plaque and ultimately that is the number one aim of tooth brushing. Plaque is the sticky, filmy substance that coast teeth and releases acids which eventually break down enamel and cause cavities. If left untreated, dental cavities will worsen until the enamel is breached and the sensitive inner part of the tooth including the dental nerve is exposed to bacteria and infection. This can be very unpleasant and the source of severe pain and ultimately tooth loss.

When brushing it is important to angle the brush at 45 degrees to the gums so that they are also gently cleaned. This helps to keep plaque off the gums and prevent gum disease, the number one cause of tooth loss in the UK. Using a small-headed toothbrush is also recommended because it allows easier access to more parts of the mouth.

Although brushing is very important, it is also still a good idea to floss your teeth at least once a day as this helps to remove plaque and food debris from between the teeth. As well as this, it is also highly important to make sure you keep up six-monthly appointments with the dentist as even the most rigorous brushers can still be affected by decay and disease.

Leicester dentist helps patients beat bad breathe

Bad breath can be an embarrassing hygiene problem that unfortunately affects others probably more than it affects you.  In fact it is often very difficult to know that you have bad breath unless someone tells you, which can in itself be very embarrassing, especially if is happening on a regular basis.

The fear of bad breath can often lead people to take action in an effort to stop it but in doing so they may not be addressing the cause of the problem, and in certain cases even making it worse.  Using mouthwash, breath sprays or gum can temporarily cover the smell of bad breath but it will not stop it and at best will only mask it for a few hours.  Furthermore, mouthwashes can disrupt the regulation of bacteria in the mouth and result in bad breath coming back time and time again. This happens because it kills bacteria in the mouth and changes the saliva production levels.  Saliva is the body’s natural defence against oral bacteria and regulates it to keep it at a healthy level.

The only real way to beat bad breath for good is to improve your general standard of oral hygiene.  Improved brushing and flossing can help to remove bacteria, plaque and food debris that stick to teeth causing decay and the breakdown of particles which cause bad breath.  It is also recommended by dentists to use a tongue cleaner to remove bacteria form the grooved surface of the tongue.

Our Leicester dentists can give you further advice on the most successful ways to improve cleaning and beat bad breath.  By following their advice and sticking to a through cleaning routine, you should be able to leave the anxiety of bad breath behind once and for all.