As with many things, prevention is key. Here are 20 dentist-backed tips to keep your teeth in top shape., a specialist periodontist, says advice has since changed.
, while we sleep we produce very little saliva so bacteria and plaque builds up every night. If we don’t clean this away before eating, we are essentially feeding the bacteria.”Although delicious, drinking red wine can stain teeth Using a tongue scraper or your toothbrush to clean your tongue also helps remove bacteria and freshen your breath.“While teeth can be cleaned perfectly well with a manual toothbrush, I favour the electric,” says Dr Okoye. “I use the analogy of using the washing machine to clean clothes versus washing them by hand. Both will get your clothes clean, but the machine does it so much better and faster.
. “Adding an antimicrobial mouthwash into your teeth-cleaning regime at a separate time to brushing is another great way to get an extra boost of fluoride throughout the day.”“You would be surprised by the number of people who keep their toothbrush on top of the loo, where it’s more likely to be exposed to fecal bacteria that’s splashed into the air when you flush,” says Dr Druian.