Tooth brushing is something that most people carry out every day and dentists certainly hope that is the case! However, it is very easy to get tooth brushing wrong and leave your mouth open to suffering from oral hygiene issues. With help and advice from City of London dentists this doesn’t have to be the case and you can become an expert in tooth brushing who won’t have to worry about the health of your mouth.

You should brush your teeth at least twice every day, so that plaque cannot build up on the teeth and start to cause decay to set in. Dentists reckon that the best times to brush are first thing in the morning and last thing at night. The reasons are thus: when you sleep you produce less saliva and so plaque is more likely to take hold in the mouth. Brushing when you wake, or perhaps after breakfast, should rid the mouth of the plaque formed during the night and moisten the mouth too. Brushing before sleep removes the plaque formed from the day’s meals. Some people like to brush after sugary snacks too.

Make sure you use a tooth brush that has a set of firm bristles so that plaque and food debris is efficiently removed from the surfaces of teeth. The head of the brush should be easily manoeuvred so that one of the main functions of brushing is achieved: maximum coverage of all of the surfaces of all of your teeth.

Use a tooth paste that contains fluoride so that your enamel can be strengthened and make sure that you are not brushing so vigorously that your gums or enamel can be damaged.

Your London Dental Clinic can help you with tooth sensitivity. Tooth sensitivity is caused by abrupt changes in intraoral temperatures, acidic foods and beverages, and sweets, touching your tooth in an area where there is communication between the outside of your tooth and pulp. Tooth sensitivity causes and treatment will be addressed went your visit your London dentist.

Here is an overview: Tooth sensitivity occurs when tooth’s dentinal structure is exposed because of receding gums, or if parts of this dentinal layer is exposed on the crown portion of the tooth and/or root of the tooth. If this occurs, exposed dentinal tubules are present and exchange stimuli with the pulpal tissues, especially the nerves, triggering pain. Some causal events leading to sensitivity of the teeth are: the use of bristle brushes that are hard and/or brushing too hard and too much, this may wear down tooth enamel over time; gingival recession and damage to the teeth themselves; carious teeth; excessive use of teeth whiteners, gritty toothpastes, plaque build-up, use of acid mouthwashes, foods and beverages. Normal dental procedures can also leave your teeth sensitive, but this will resolve itself shortly.

Ways to reduce tooth sensitivity include: good oral hygiene practices; using a softer brush; fluoride products; and, being mindful of foods and beverages that you consume Make sure to visit your London dentist regularly. Your London dentist can use several procedures including to reduce or eliminate your teeth sensitivity.

Gingivitis can be defined as an inflammation of the gums and is also considered to be initial stage of the gum disease. The soft, sticky and colorless film of bacteria, known as plaque, is the main causative factor of gingivitis. Such plaque daily forms on the teeth as well as gum and by regular tooth brushing we generally remove this. If plaque remains on its site, it then produces some toxins that irritate the gums and cause gingivitis.Other causes of gingivitis include trauma to the gums, uncontrolled diabetes, pregnancy and poor dental hygiene. If gingivitis is not treated properly, it turns to periodontitis that can damage the teeth and its surrounding structure permanently.

The options for gingivitis treatment in London are plenty. There are many dental clinics run by professional and skilled dentists offering effective treatment for gingivitis that begin with initial cleaning, scaling and curettage. You are also advised to maintain oral hygiene by brushing teeth with proper toothpaste and toothbrush. However, in some advanced case, where the surgery is required, dentists may reduce deep pockets that remain underneath the gum. This is generally followed by low dose oral and/or topical antibiotics for certain period.

Once your fist sitting is over, you may need to visit dentist for follow-ups for gingivitis treatment in London for local oral examination and also in order to prevent recurrence of the disease. You also require regular cleanings every three months that may last 45 minutes to an hour.