Specialist Orthodontist Harley Street

With the holidays and winter months fast approaching, it's good to be mindful of protecting your teeth throughout the season. With low temperatures, sugary foods and treats galore, it can be tricky to be mindful of our oral health. But the constant snacking, cold weather and not properly maintaining your oral hygiene could cause long term damage. Here are some of the ways that you can protect your teeth this winter!   Brush Your Teeth After Eating Sticky and Sugary Foods   As we all know, the holidays tend to bring a plethora of sweets, treats and food that contain a high amount of sugar and can stick to your teeth. Though it’s important to enjoy yourself with the seasonal treats, it’s good to try and limit the amount you eat. Moderating the number of festive treats will hugely help protect you from tooth decay and tooth pain.   More importantly, when you do partake in eating sticky cakes and chocolates, make sure that you brush after. This will help fight off...

When it comes to our teeth, it’s important we do all we can to look after them. Some ways you can look after your oral health are well known, but others are easy to miss. Here are a few helpful do’s and don’ts, to help you keep your teeth healthy and strong. The DO’s 1. Flossing  Flossing is a major DO! It is something that you should do on a regular basis and is highly recommended. Although brushing can clean a large area of your teeth, there can still be small bits of food and debris stuck further up in your teeth and gums. This is where flossing comes in. Extracting these pieces of food and debris is important to ensure good dental health, and works towards preventing periodontal disease and tooth loss. 2. Mouthwash  After brushing and flossing, mouthwash is a crucial next step. By using mouthwash, you are able to really flush out any extra bacteria, food debris and plaque that is left behind by your tooth brush. Like floss, it is a great way to access the ...