We are all relieved to see the end of 2020 and are hoping that this year sees a return to normal and if you have made a New Year’s Resolution to take better care of your body, here are a few tips to promote good oral hygiene.

  1. Review Your Daily Oral Hygiene Practices – This is the first thing to do. You should be brushing and flossing after every meal and before and after sleep. This should be a habit that is second nature and you should have a mobile set of toothbrush, toothpaste and floss and force yourself to brush after that lunchtime meal. The most important brush is the one prior to sleep, as inactivity for 8 hours gives bacteria time to get to work, so always make sure you brush, floss and gargle with antiseptic mouthwash before retiring for the night.
  2. Antiseptic Mouthwash – When used correctly, this removes any residue that the brush and floss missed; force the liquid around your mouth, focusing on creating high-pressure that will force the liquid between the teeth. If you search online, you can buy a small hip flask that you can fill with mouthwash, when out and about, plus invest in a personal grooming kit that contains the essentials.
  3. Twice-Yearly Oral Examinations – Experts recommend seeing the dentist every 6 months, when the medical professional can check your teeth and gums. Should there be issues, prompt treatment can be carried out. Why not contact Gold Coast dentist Robina Town Dental? They have a state-of-the-art facility and you can have your teeth professionally cleaned by a trained hygienist, which is a great way to start the year.
  4. Avoid Smoking – We all know that smoking is harmful to our health and if you are finding it difficult to throw the habit away, consider hypnotherapy, which has a high rate of success. It works by imprinting a feeling of sickness and disgust when around tobacco smoke into the subconscious. If that doesn’t work, there are nicotine patches that give you the drug in a different way. Many people are now free from tobacco, thanks to a desire to become a healthier person and if one way doesn’t work, we should keep trying.
  5. Avoid Excess Alcohol – If you like a drink, make a note of the number of units you consume in a week and this should be within the recommended intake. Red wine in particular, will stain the teeth and if you like a glass of red wine with your meal, make sure you brush, floss and use mouthwash after. If we consume everything in moderation, this will promote good health and with regular dental check-ups, our oral health will not suffer.

We are all hoping that the New Year will see some progress in the fight against COVID-19 and this year will be a time for global celebration. If you are planning a holiday, don’t delay in making the booking, as so many people will have the same intention and booking early avoids disappointment.

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