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Looking after your teeth

Brushing your teeth twice a day is the first requirement for healthy teeth. Diligent dental hygiene might also include flossing, using a tongue scraper and mouthwash during your daily routine.

Your dentist is there to help you look after your teeth. They can give you advice and recommend methods for keeping your smile sparkling. Regular check-ups are important even if you feel like you have healthy teeth.  This is because your dentist can see deterioration or other issues that you might not be aware of yet. If they detect something early, it may be possible to prevent further damage and more extensive treatment.

There are plenty of places that you can get information on dental hygiene. However, you dentist can tailor their advice on the basis of an examination of your mouth and by asking you questions. Getting personalised tips is more likely to lead to effective results. For advice on dental hygiene in Ormskirk, we would love to see you at Parbold Dental.

Remember your gums

Did you know that most adults have gum disease to a greater or lesser degree? Symptoms include red or swollen gums, bleeding during brushing, soreness, loose teeth or receding gums. It can also be accompanied by persistent bad breath or an alteration to your bite pattern. If you have any of these symptoms all the time or intermittently then come and visit us for a check-up at Parbold Dental. We can offer advice and treatment. Left untreated, the problems of gum disease can get worse and lead to tooth loss.

Benefits of healthy teeth

Healthy teeth are free from pain and irritation. They are also less likely to need repair or emergency dental work. Once you have adult teeth, they are yours for life. If you lose any of them, there are replacement methods out there but they can be pricey and some take quite a while to implement. A well cared for mouth is also fresher and more aesthetically pleasing so you can smile with confidence.

If you are considering any kind of cosmetic dental treatment to enhance your smile, it will need to be performed on healthy teeth. If you take care of them properly then you’ll always be ready to have any refinements to your teeth performed as soon as you’d like.