Contributed by the Specialist Dental Group
A recent
poll by Gallup International declared that Singapore was the most emotionless
and unhappy country in the world. According to last year’s survey by Oral-B, it
was revealed that 67% of Singaporeans agreed that they would smile more if they
had healthy teeth. Dr Helena
Lee, a periodontist (gum specialist) at Specialist
Dental Group advises that the removal
of plaque is essential as where there is plaque, bacteria will be present. When
bacteria is present for a period of time, there will be a higher possibility of
infection. It is
important to inculcate good habits into your daily oral care routine. The three
step regimen to follow is:
- Brush your teeth
- Use soft bristles as it helps to avoid damaging the gums and enamel
- Change
your toothbrush once every three months
- Floss
- Daily flossing removes food particles between your teeth and around your gums
- Curve the floss to contact as much of the tooth as possible and gently move it up and down
- Rinse your mouth
- 30 seconds of a non-alcohol based antibacterial rinse can help reduce plaque
- Choose an alcohol-free mouth rinse to minimize bad breath
When we have a healthy mouth, we should be in
the pink of health. This is something to smile about!
Feel free
to contact us with your questions. To find out more about other dental solutions or to make an appointment,
visit www.specialistdentalgroup.com
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Specialist
Dental Group is a corporate sponsor of the Canadian Association of Singapore
(CAS). CAS members enjoy a special rate for dental services. For details, send
an enquiry via www.specialistdentalgroup.com or call 6733 7883
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