HEALTH & BEAUTY
vital necessity not an indulgence that can be let go as you age. No. In fact doing the hard work now will mean that you do not spend your final years listlessly reading out of date magazines in a dentist’s waiting room. Not missing your yearly check up and visit to the
hygienist can mean addressing problems before they spiral out of control. Regular brushing and your chosen method of cleaning in between the teeth goes without saying but did you know that the time you clean your teeth is also important?
The most effective time is either an hour before eating or an hour after. This is because the acids in foods soften the enamel making it vulnerable to being destroyed as you wade in with a heavy hand and a hard toothbrush. Calcium and mineral salts found in saliva reverse this by hardening the enamel again. Acids are well documented in sugary foods and juices
but even starches such as bread, crackers and cereal cause acids to form. Sugar is loved by bacteria. Of course limiting the amount of sugar you eat is win, win all around for your health but most importantly don’t snack on sugary things such as dried fruits (the devil’s work) and those ‘healthy bars’ composed only of nuts and fruits coated in yoghurt or chocolate. Yes, they are better for you generally than a slab of cheap chocolate but bacteria don’t make that distinction – you are more likely to be eating these things on the hoof meaning your teeth will be bathed in sugars for what could be many hours. The top five essentials for maintaining a healthy mouth are; 1. Floss or use interdental brushes each time you clean your teeth. you will be amazed at the amount of debris you can find even after cleaning your teeth properly. Interdent brushes also massage the gum. 2. Brush an hour before or an hour after eating. Protect your enamel. Look for toothpastes that mention being kind to enamel. 3. replace your toothbrush every 3 or 4 months. use a soft headed brush with a flexible head. 4. Be wary about bleaching or whitening toothpastes. Ask your dentist what they recommend if you want to go down that path and avoid ‘at home’ whitening trays 5. Brush gently for 3 minutes not go at it like the clappers for 30 seconds. make sure you brush the area where the teeth meet the gums. plaque, which is a deposit that is formed of bacteria food particles and saliva, can form at that point bringing gum disease and bad breath to the party. I’ll leave you to stand in front of the mirror looking strong before setting off to win over the world with your dazzling smile. Thank you to Edrys Barkham who allowed me to use her catchphrase!! happy Trails, readers, happy Trails•
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