According to recent figures released by the British Dental Health Foundation, the nation’s dental cleaning habits are the subject of somewhat interesting reading.
The figures which were released as part of the recent National Smile Month revealed the following…
42 per cent of adults use just a toothbrush and toothpaste for their oral care.
31 per cent of adults use mouthwash
and perhaps the most concerning, only 21 per cent of adults use dental floss.
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So that means only one in five of us is flossing on a regular basis.
Hygiene Therapy should be an integral and key part of your dental regime – EVERY DAY!
Our team of hygienists here at our Glasgow dental clinic are on hand to advise on all aspects of dental hygiene.
Flossing – thereby cleaning the tiny spaces between your teeth – should be an important part of your regime.
An effective oral hygiene regime is vital if your teeth are to stay strong and healthy.
In addition to cleaning with toothpaste, daily flossing and brushing the tiny spaces between your teeth – the interdental areas – are also recommended.
EFFECTIVE FLOSSING
Here is a step-by-step guide to effective flossing compiled by the team at Oral-B:
1. Tear off 45cms (18 inches) of dental floss and wrap it several times round the middle fingers of both hands until the length is reduced to about 10cms (4 inches).
2. To clean the interdental areas in the upper jaw stretch a short section of floss firmly over both thumbs and carefully insert the floss to avoid injuring your gums.
3. Wrap the floss around each tooth in a U shape and move it up and down approximately SIX times, applying slight pressure. Never move it from side to side.
4. To clean the interdental areas in the lower jaw stretch the floss over the tips of both index fingers and floss as for the upper jaw.
5. Use a fresh piece of floss for each tooth by re-looping the floss over your fingers.
Should you have any questions about this blog or you wish to consult any of our dental professionals in relation to any treatments or services we offer please contact us via the website or by telephoning 0141 339 7579.
