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Your dentist is your lifelong partner when it comes to your dental health. It is important to remember that you need to do your part at home on a regular basis to keep periodontal disease away.

Regular home care should of course include daily brushing and flossing. Brushing should be done at least twice daily. Spend three minutes every time you are brushing your teeth so you know you are reaching all parts of your mouth. One should brush their teeth before bed every night. Dentists’ advise to floss at least once a day. Many people floss after every meal. Add to this, a visit to your dentist regularly and you are taking good care of your dental health.

This regular oral care routine will aid in combating the build-up of plaque in and around your teeth and gums. You will also fight tooth decay, bad breath and gum disease. Adults can develop infections in the tissue around their mouth if this general oral care regime is not followed.

Poor hygiene will definitely invite plaque into your mouth, especially along the base of your teeth and gum line. Plaque is a bacteria rich film that will cause tooth decay and gum disease if allowed to build. Your gums will then become red and inflamed. Soon, you will have empty spaces around your teeth and these spaces will lead to the destruction of bone and other tissues that support your teeth. At the end, you will lose your teeth.

Make your appointment at Toothworks and see our friendly dentist regularly so your teeth always remain healthy.

Most of us experience sensitive teeth at some point in our lives. This can be caused by acidic foods, certain toothpastes, flossing the wrong way and a host of other things. If you are experiencing sensitive teeth, look at the following things and see what you are doing wrong…..

• You may be brushing your teeth with too much enthusiasm. When you brush with too much gusto or force with a hard bristled toothbrush, you may begin to experience tooth sensitivity. The protective layers of your teeth can get worn down and the microscopic hollow tubes or canals that lead to your dental nerves are exposed. When cold, hot, sweet, sticky or acidic foods touch these hollow tubes, you will feel discomfort and sensitivity. Consult your dentist at Toothworks and you will be recommended a softer toothbrush and you can also learn how to brush gently.
• If you are a tooth grinder, the enamel of your teeth can get worn down, even though it is the strongest part of your body. Your dentin is now exposed (the middle layer of your teeth) and here is where the hollow tubes that lead to your nerves are located. Your dentist at Toothworks can recommend a mouth guard for you that can help stop you from grinding your teeth.
• If you pick tooth whitening toothpastes, you should know that there are chemicals in these toothpastes that can cause your teeth to be sensitive. Try switching toothpastes.
• If you are in the habit of using a mouthwash, take note that some of these mouthwashes contain alcohol and chemicals that can make your teeth feel sensitive.
• Go for regular check-ups at Toothworks and look for signs of receding gums if you are experiencing tooth sensitivity. Gingivitis can cause sensitivity and your dentist can easily suggest a procedure to seal your teeth and take care of your gums.

Make an appointment with your dentist at Toothworks regularly so you can treat your sensitivity problems before they become bigger.