Starting the New Year with Healthy Teeth

Over the Christmas period, there is really no getting around the fact that the festive season is a time for a little indulgence: chocolate, biscuits, puddings- they all seem to be part of the whole Yuletide experience, and part of what makes the festive season so enjoyable. Now that we're all into the New Year, you have a fabulous opportunity to start putting into practice dental hygiene habits that you might have overlooked in the past twelve months.

Getting into good habits really is an essential part of caring for your teeth and gums. Where better to find out about these good habits than from your dentist? Putting these habits into practice is not difficult and will only improve the standard of your teeth.

No matter the time of year, not following good dental habits can cause deterioration of your teeth. So, make sure you are fully aware of how to care for your smile.

Dental Floss

Let's start with flossing. Flossing can be a bit awkward and a bit time-consuming, but it helps in a way that is hard to replicate with just brushing. Flossing is something that most experts are likely to advise you to do, so it would be a wise move now to ensure that it remains a consistent aspect in your daily dental routine. Flossing is hugely important because it removes the pieces of food between your teeth that regular brushing fails to reach. Consequently, your teeth will be free of those pesky remains of dinner which can actually lead to the build-up of plaque, eventual gum disease and cavities.

Flossing should be a gentle process that rubs both sides of the teeth around each gap. It should also get into the gap that exists between the gum line by firstly curling the floss around your tooth, and it should clean around the back of your last tooth.

It may be that you would prefer to use an interdental brush to clean between your teeth. Or, another alternative to dental floss is disposable flossers- small sticks with a small length of floss on the end that are quick and easy to use.

Mouthwash

Although some people may find mouthwash a little too intense for their mouth, there is no denying that it is an effective way to boost your dental hygiene. Plus, with so many different types of mouthwash currently available in the shops, you are sure to find one that suits you. In addition to the fact that mouthwash enhances your dental health, it's also great for fresh breath.

Brushing

Regular brushing of your teeth is of course crucial. What you may not have considered before though is how investing in an electric toothbrush could actually heighten the standard of cleanliness for your teeth. Wandering through high-street pharmacies today will reveal a number of options, but in general, all electric toothbrushes offer a more thorough clean than manual ones. An electric toothbrush operates continuously with consistent speed, rhythm and pressure, meaning that it is superior to the human hand with a manual toothbrush in its palm. In addition, the head of the electric toothbrush is smaller than that of a manual toothbrush, allowing you to get to those harder-to-reach places.

Sugar-Free Gum

Sometimes getting to your toothbrush is just not possible. Whether you're at home, someone else's house or even at work, after the left-over Christmas biscuits or chocs have been passed around, popping a piece of sugar-free gum into your mouth is such an easy way to take care of your teeth. The chewing of sugar-free gum for just twenty minutes can increase the production of saliva in the mouth which results in the neutralisation of acids. It can also strengthen the enamel of your teeth and will leave you with fresher breath. Not only that, but it can also help dislodge any remains of food in your mouth.

Water

Another quick and easy way to enhance your dental health that can be done whether you're in your home or not is to drink water and to use it to rinse your mouth. Most of us know that drinking plenty of water is a good idea, but a quick swill after eating will also help to dislodge any pieces food clinging to your teeth for better dental hygiene.

Further Dental Improvements with MSC

MSC- Midlands Smile Centres- can make sure that your new year is one of not only healthy teeth but an amazing smile as well. With various practices dotted around Birmingham, MSC offer a wide array of excellent treatments at affordable prices and boast a team of highly skilled and experienced dentists that can make the smile you're looking for a new reality for you in 2019.

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Achieving your Ideal Smile with MSC

The search for your ideal smile can be difficult, but can also be very rewarding. If you are suffering with a dental imperfection, such as crowded, crooked or irregular teeth, there are ways you can correct these problems and start the journey towards a brighter smile. Especially when Midlands Smile Centres are your choice of dentist. Based in a number of easily-accessible surgeries around the city of Birmingham, MSC is a friendly and welcoming dental practice staffed by a team of highly skilled professionals with extensive backgrounds in performing successful dental treatments. Also featuring a Smile Plan to make your treatment that little bit more affordable, MSC can help you achieve the smile you are looking for.

Orthodontics

One key area of dental treatment that can make a huge improvement to your smile, is orthodontics. Orthodontics are an obvious option for dealing with teeth that are crowded, crooked or irregular, and they are well-worth you considering if you want to achieve a brighter smile. 

Orthodontics treatment at MSC are available in four different forms.

The Four Types of MSC Orthodontic Treatment

Traditional Braces: These braces utilise gentle pressure to help manoeuvre teeth into the desired position. Depending on whether the issues with your teeth are deemed to be straightforward or more complex, either a removable or fixed brace will be chosen by the orthodontist.

Damon Braces: These braces are a relatively new and innovative form of orthodontics treatment that makes use of self-ligating brackets and shape memory wires. As a result, Damon braces harness light pressure to shift teeth into the desired position.

Damon Braces can be used to treat complex problems. Also, they are widely felt to be more comfortable than traditional braces.

Invisalign Braces: Invisible to the eye, Invisalign braces consist of clear aligners that are made specifically to fit your teeth. Able to gradually move your teeth into the required position, Invisalign Braces are removable as well, which makes eating and the cleaning of your teeth easier.

Six Months Smiles: Tooth-coloured so that they can blend in seamlessly with your teeth, Six Months Smiles are a discrete form of cosmetic braces that move teeth at a gradual pace. Able to straighten teeth in six months, with the average treatment lasting between 4 and 9 months, Six Months Smiles are comfortable to wear, too.

Veneers

Orthodontics aren't the only route we offer to put right teeth that are affected by certain imperfections/issues, such as crookedness or any irregular teeth.

Here at Midlands Smile Centres we can also provide veneers.

Veneers are thin layers of tooth-coloured material. They are usually made out of porcelain and can be placed over irregularly shaped teeth in order to hide the imperfection. They can also be used to cover teeth that are damaged or discoloured, decayed or misaligned. In many cases, the use of only one or two veneers is all that has been required to make a bold improvement in a patient's smile.

Hygienist Treatment

A visit to the Hygienist at MSC is not something that is necessitated by you having problems with your teeth or gums. It is simply a way for your dental health to be assessed and for your teeth to be given a professional clean as well as a chance for your gums to be the given the attention they require.

The professional cleaning that you will receive when visiting the Hygienist at MSC will involve a number of treatment types and will include scaling and polishing. As a result, your teeth should appear whiter. You will benefit from all-round greater dental health and a reduced risk of dental problems.

In addition, the role of the Hygienist is to provide you with advice and guidance pertaining to the best ways in which to achieve the highest standards of oral hygiene at home, as well as tips on avoiding plaque and tooth decay.

Here at MSC, you can expect a caring, friendly service and for the hygienist treatment, you receive to be tailored to your needs.

Here For You

Midlands Smile Centres undoubtedly have the skill, knowledge and experience to help make your ideal smile become a reality. In addition to the above treatment, we are also able to assist you further by providing a variety of other treatments, ranging from Dental Implants and Restorative Dentistry to General Dentistry and Cosmetic Dentistry.

With costs that can be adapted to a whole range of budgets via the MSC Smile Plan and with a constant commitment to putting the well-being of the patient first, MSC are a sound option for better dental health and achieving the perfect smile.

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