“Good oral health is essential to total health and the key to a happy and productive life,” says Gerry Cool, president of the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA). It is essential that you keep up good oral hygiene that keeps your mouth feeling, looking and smelling healthy. Good oral hygiene and regular visits to the dentist are key to maintaining the condition of your teeth and you can get professional help with micro motor if needed.

Making sure the brush you use is in good condition. Brush you gums and teeth regularly with fluoride toothpaste. Floss between the teeth to remove stubborn debris A toothpaste containing Triclosan with Copolymer or Triclosan with Zinc Citrate may provide added protection for the gums.

Teeth cleaning or teeth brushing is the elimination of unwanted tartar and dental plaque from teeth to prevent gum disease such as gingivitis and cavities. One-third of tooth loss by adult is due to severe gum diseases and even though how good our teeth are, it is useless if we are suffering from gum problems. You can also try to use teeth whitening machine.

Dental professionals recommended that our teeth must be cleaned (by dental hygienist) at least every 6 months. This cleaning includes tooth polishing and tooth scaling, while debridement is necessary if too much tartar has built up then fluoride treatment follows. To prevent tartar accumulation, good oral hygiene is very important between cleanings. We can do this by brushing our teeth frequently as well as using dental floss to prevent build-up of plaque on the teeth.

Gum disease is a nasty condition that can lead to oral complications and serious health risks if left untreated. But many people don’t recognise the symptoms. Visiting your dentist every 6 months where your oral hygiene can be assessed. To ensure your smile stays bright and healthy, how it is treated and how to prevent it ever happening to you. Consider this your need-to-know mini guide.