Wedding Day Smiles with MSC

At this point in the year with spring and summer both on the horizon, now may be a good time to time to talk about wedding season. And if the idea of wedding season gradually approaching has particular relevance for you, then making sure you look your best- especially for all of those wedding photos- is probably going to be somewhere in the back of your mind.

Midlands Smile Centres are here to give your teeth a cosmetic lift, helping you look your best for the wedding photos.

MSC boast an impressive selection of cosmetic treatments that are specifically designed to improve your teeth. So, when it comes to enhancing your smile for that special day, the cosmetic treatments that our MSC dentists can provide are hugely effective and are available for reasonable prices. We also offer an MSC Smile Plan which can make paying for the treatment that you have chosen more adaptable to your budget.                    

                      

Enhancing Your Smile

It’s not unusual to notice imperfections in your smile and want them to be improved in some way. With wedding season slowly creeping-up, being more concerned about your appearance is only natural.  

If you decide to go ahead now with an MSC cosmetic treatment, you could be making a crucial adjustment to the appearance of your teeth, elevating the overall charm of your smile. If there is a small blemish or imperfection with your smile, we can help remove that so you can enjoy a bright, confident smile. Whatever the full-extent of the impact of this treatment may be, there’s no denying that enhancing your smile can make you feel as though you look your absolute best on the day, and should get rid of any worries you have may have about not looking as good as you can. You will be left feeling confident and happy, and ready to make the most of the special occasion.

What Difference Can MSC Cosmetic Treatments Make?

Some people look at their smile and can’t help but notice that one or two of their teeth aren’t quite right. It may be that these teeth are crooked, misshapen or even discoloured. These small imperfections can make a massive impact on the way a person’s smile looks, and they can easily undermine that person’s confidence.

Veneers can help alleviate this problem.

Part of MSC’s cosmetic treatment range, veneers are thin layers of material-usually porcelain- that can be applied to the individual teeth that have imperfections. The thin layers of material are placed over the relevant teeth, enabling them to blend-in with your surrounding teeth. Veneers are a relatively straightforward way to correct imperfections, and with just one or two veneers, the positive impact made to your teeth can be immense.  

The problem with your teeth might be that they just have a general lack of that healthy white shade that teeth are supposed to have. This is not uncommon, as staining of teeth can be caused through a number of things that many of us come into contact with on a daily basis, such as tea, coffee, smoking, drinking red wine and eating certain foods like curry, berries, grapes and certain sauces.

The solution is easy: Enlighten Tooth Whitening and Pola Whitening.

Enlighten Tooth Whitening at MSC revolves around the use of bespoke, close fitting trays made especially for your teeth which are then taken home. These trays are to be filled with a whitening gel that is given to the patient who will wear the trays on their teeth overnight for a period of two weeks, culminating in a final treatment with our dentist. Pola Whitening treatment is based on the use of a whitening gel that removes the staining on your teeth. Pola Whitening not only helps to restore the natural whiteness of your teeth but is able to get results quickly.

It may be that what your teeth really need is a thorough professional clean to brighten them up.

Booking a hygienist treatment with airflow can do just that.

MSC airflow treatment is a pressurised blast of water, air and sodium bicarbonate that’s an excellent method of cleaning teeth, able to reach up to 5mm into periodontal pockets in your mouth. It is similar to a scale and polish but is actually more effective. Capable of removing stains, plaque and giving your teeth the polish that they need, airflow treatment at MSC is irritation-free and ideal for giving your smile a pleasant aesthetic lift.          

Further Treatment?

We also offer facial aesthetics at MSC. If facial aesthetic treatment is something that you are interested in, please visit MSC’s website to find-out more.

So, if you’re looking ahead to your big day and are concerned about how your teeth look:

Get in touch with MSC today to learn how we can improve your smile!

Keeping Up That Smile!

The more extensive and sophisticated forms of dental treatment that are available such as dental implants will probably seem obvious to you if they are required. And they will be quite necessary, too, as they will improve the overall standard of your dental health. However, there are other types of treatment that can be opted for which bring you benefits to your teeth that are perhaps not as crucial but still highly important. The kind of benefits we’re referring to here are those ones that don’t necessarily have a large and immediately practical impact on the effectiveness of your teeth, but that elevate the general health and visual charm of your teeth.

In addition, these enhancements will contribute to better dental health even though the scale of the work done may seem relatively minor. To give yourself the best chance of ensuring that the effect of these changes last, it is recommended that you take daily steps towards maintaining the health and standard of your teeth. Making sure that you keep-up an efficient regular dental hygiene routine is always a good idea anyway, so read-on now to discover more about how you can treat your teeth with care and keep your smile looking great.

MSC Hygienist Treatment

When it comes to improving the all-round health of your teeth, our hygienist treatment is hard-to-fault. Here at MSC, the hygienist treatment we offer provides you with a professional clean. Having a professional clean from one of the highly-skilled members of the Midlands Smile Centres team means your teeth and gums will have help in staying free from potential dental problems such as tooth wear, tooth decay and gum disease. Though many of us try to keep our teeth as clean as possible by brushing on a day-to-day basis and by using mouthwash, it is still possible to not quite achieve a completely thorough clean. Due to this, a visit to the hygienist can be really useful. 

         

MSC hygienist treatment involves the implementation of a process that is commonly termed a ‘scale and polish’. Our dental hygienists will provide this process as well as employing a number of treatments in order to improve your oral health.  They will work to help your teeth and gums stay protected and can actually make your teeth look whiter.

Additionally, the MSC hygienist advises patients as to the best methods of guarding the teeth against plaque and decay as well as informing them about suitable approaches to diet. 

Our hygienists are committed to providing you with a patient-centred service that meets your needs whilst also ensuring that you, as our patient are treated in the respectful manner that you would expect.

Further Dental Care

Keeping your teeth at their best does not depend solely on the work of an MSC hygienist, however. There are various ways in which you can take care of your teeth in your home in addition to the brushing that you should aim to do regularly. There are ways to enhance your brushing routine indicated here as well.

Doing what you can to keep-up your levels of dental hygiene will contribute to your teeth staying at the same clean and white standard that they will be in following your visit to the dental hygienist at MSC.

These daily dental hygiene methods include flossing, using the right toothpaste and the use of mouthwash.

       

Flossing: Research the kinds of floss available and you will discover waxed, unwaxed and mint floss, and even small floss sticks that are very easy to use. The act of flossing on the whole is something that is very much recommended as it enables you to remove particles of food trapped between the teeth that can gradually cause you problems if allowed to remain stuck there.

  

The Right Toothpaste: In general, you will find toothpaste in one of five different types- teeth whitening toothpaste, sensitive teeth toothpaste, smoker’s toothpaste, herbal toothpaste and children’s toothpaste. Take some time to look into what is best for you and make it a part of your dental hygiene routine. Just ensure that your toothpaste contains fluoride, for maximum cleaning effect.

Mouthwash: There are generally three kinds of mouthwash-  fluoride rinse mouthwash, alcohol mouthwash and alcohol-free mouthwash. There are also different brands of mouthwash with each brand offering a variety of mouthwash types that boast disparate features such as teeth whitening and fresher breath. Mouthwash is a sensible part of your daily dental routine due to the fact that it lessens the risk of tooth decay and helps to dislodge any remaining food pieces stuck between the teeth.              

Midlands Smile Centres

Midlands Smile Centres boast numerous practices around the city of Birmingham and are staffed by a team of exceptionally skilled and highly experienced dentists. Always ensuring that the patient’s needs are put first, MSC offer a selection of treatments such as orthodontics, dental implants, tooth whitening and even facial aesthetics, all at reasonable prices. So, whatever it is that you feel that your smile needs, Midlands Smile Centres are the people to go to.   

Get in touch with MSC now to find-out what we can do for you!!

10 Dental Services for a Perfect Smile

The desire for perfection is one that many people share around the world. For different people, this can mean the ‘perfect body’, the ‘perfect style’ and even the ‘perfect smile’. This ‘perfect’ look is specific to each person and does not mean there is one idea of perfection.

Getting the smile, you’ve always wanted can be a hard task to achieve and will often require the help of a professional. This doesn’t mean however that it is an impossible task, in fact it’s quite the opposite. With the correct guidance and help the smile you’ve been after could be only a matter of time away.

To help you on your way and to open your eyes to what’s out there, here are 10 services that are available to you at your Local MSC.

Veneers

Veneers are a great way of correcting and hiding an imperfection in your teeth. The treatment involves a small porcelain veneer being placed over the required area. Then this is shaped to give the desired look. To ensure that this offers the patient exactly what they are looking for, the veneer is also coloured to match the ordinary teeth in your jaw to give a more natural look. A veneer can be used to hide gaps in the teeth or as a way to hide small chips in the tooth that may be visible.

White Fillings

For many people, a filling is something that they have had or at some point in the future will experience. What some people don’t know however, is that white fillings provide a more aesthetically pleasing look, as well as helping to look after and protect your teeth from further damage or decay. This, for many, is an approach which offers discreet yet effective results for both dental health and dental appearance.

Restorative Dentistry

Restorative dentistry covers a much wider bracket in the dentistry field. People generally consider this as a form of treatment for the elderly generation, however, with many people performing detrimental activities such as smoking, drinking alcohol or consuming an abundance of sugar, this has become a much more likely form of treatment for all ages. Restorative dentistry includes; bridges, crowns and dentures, as well as a whole host of others. These treatments are able to fill gaps in your teeth, returning your full smile.

Airflow

Airflow is a very popular form of teeth whitening, which has been used by dentists for years as an effective way to not only whiten, but also clean teeth. The process of airflow involves pressurised water, sodium and air being shot towards your teeth in order to lift off stains. Imagine it’s a car jet wash but scaled down for your teeth. It is a painless process which often produces great results, helping to remove plaque and stains from teeth, leaving the patient with a whiter smile. For someone looking to whiten their smile, this could be the ideal service for you.

Gold Services

Gold Services are often a unique form of treatment and not for everyone. As I’m sure you may have already worked out, our gold services include any dental treatment that involves using gold instead of using the generic material for that treatment. This can range from a gold filling all the way to an entire set of gold teeth. This is often popular with the younger generation and has become quite fashionable. There are also some benefits to using gold including its strength and its ability to almost never corrode. This does, however, make it quite expensive.

Dental Implants

A dental implant is probably one of the UK’s most common dental treatments. It has been part of dentistry for years and is not only able to fill the gap in your smile but to restore functionality to your jaw and mouth. Midlands Smile Centres are lucky enough to have a team with years of experience in this field and can offer a service, which time and time again, has provided the people of Birmingham with a full, confident smile.

  

Orthodontics

The range of orthodontic treatments is vast, and each treatment has a number of pros and cons which ultimately decide which service is best for you. In more recent years the development in Invisalign braces has drastically improved. This means patients can now get the smile they have always desired without the uncomfortable feel and unappealing look that traditional braces may offer. However, there are a few more options that may also work well for you, lingual braces and Six Month Smiles also offer a similar benefit to Invisalign including its ability to be hard to see it with the naked eye.

Hygienist Treatment

It’s all well and good having a nice smile but keeping it in tip-top condition can be harder then it may seem. Attending regular dental hygienist appointments will often help to keep your teeth in best possible condition. While at an appointment you can also find out the latest and greatest ways to look after your teeth at home. Dental hygienist appointments are available at all Midlands Smile Centres practices.

Tooth Whitening

Tooth whitening is a very popular and sort after form of cosmetic treatment. It offers a patient a nice white smile. There are several forms of tooth whitening, including Pola whitening and Enlighten whitening. Both forms of whitening involve a take-home kit, which includes a mouth tray and gel. When worn, this helps to remove stains from your teeth, providing a bright, white smile. If you’re interested in having a whiter smile, talk to your dentist to find out the best form of treatment for you.

Inlays

If you have a large cavity with a healthy surrounding tooth, Midlands Smile Centres can provide Inlays or Onlays. Onlays can replace the cusp of a tooth which helps to sustain the shape of the tooth, while Inlays, which are usually made with tooth-coloured porcelain, are inserted into the hole in the tooth. This can help to provide a more natural looking smile to the recipient.

Midlands Smile Centres

Midlands Smile Centres offer a huge range of services which could be just what you need in order to find the smile of your dreams. Our highly trained dentists, hygienists and orthodontists offer years of experience and can provide a service which is right for you. The first step is getting in touch, to book a consultation.

Your local MSC could change your smile for the better, so get in touch today and begin your journey to the smile you’ve always desired.

Better Teeth for Valentine’s Day

It’s not exactly an uncommon thing for us to become a little self-conscious about our appearance from time to time, and with Valentine’s Day just around the corner, this issue is exacerbated when around those we are trying to impress. On that basis, this could be the right time for you to begin pondering ways in which you could enhance your appearance, and this is where MSC come in.

MSC (Midlands Smile Centres) are a Birmingham-based dentist who boast a number of practices located around this expansive city. MSC offer an impressive range of dental treatments that are provided by a team of highly experienced and superbly skilled dentists who prioritise the standard of care you receive alongside your desire for a high-level of treatment. Ultimately, our dentists strive to ensure that our patients are completely satisfied with the results of their treatment, meaning that they can then look forward to a brand-new smile and a new level of confidence to go with it.

Where To Begin?

One fairly obvious change you may wish to make to your teeth is to reduce the yellow shade or staining that may be robbing your smile of the overall bright and charming edge it should have. The reduction in the brightness of your teeth is caused by a loss of enamel and a staining of teeth that stems from the consumption of certain food types, as well as the drinking of alcohol and other unadvisable habits liking smoking. One way to tackle this problem head-on is to opt for MSC’s tooth whitening treatment. At Midlands Smile Centres we can help you with either our Enlighten Tooth Whitening treatment or our Pola Tooth Whitening treatment.

Enlighten Tooth Whitening

Enlighten Tooth Whitening at MSC is a form of treatment that revolves around the usage of bespoke trays. These trays that are made specially for you, fitting closely to around your teeth, are taken home by the patient. In addition, a whitening gel is given to the patient for them to use in the trays. Then for a period of two weeks the patient is to wear the trays overnight, before eventually seeing the dentist for the final treatment. Enlighten Tooth Whitening is sure to make a huge difference to the appearance of your teeth; it’s an efficient treatment that is capable of elevating the whiteness of your teeth up to 16 shades. The results will last indefinitely as long as aftercare steps such as brushing with a tooth serum you’re provided with and wearing the trays once very two months are followed.

Enlighten Tooth Whitening is totally safe. Any sensitivity can be alleviated through the use of swabs that will be given to you, while brushing with the tooth serum will protect and strengthen your teeth.   

Pola Tooth Whitening

Pola ToothWhitening on the other hand is notable for its fast-acting properties. In fact, Pola Tooth Whitening at Midlands Smile Centres can produce great results for you in just one day, making it a simple and convenient way to boost the whiteness of your teeth. With this form of treatment, a whitening gel is utilised which separates into water and oxygen ions which bond with the enamel on your teeth before starting work on the stain molecules. Subsequently the stained molecules deteriorate and lose their colour prior to them being removed completely by the saliva in your mouth. The beneficial effect of Pola Tooth Whitening will be long lasting if the patient ensures that they try to avoid smoking and drinking as well as by adhering to an efficient daily routine for cleaning the teeth.    

    

Facial Aesthetics

If you feel that enhancing your appearance goes beyond dental procedures, then you may want to give a thought to Midlands Smile Centres’ facial aesthetics. Available from MSC practices for a reasonable price, our selection of aesthetic treatments such as wrinkle reduction and dermal fillings are ideal for eliminating what you may see as imperfections in your look, helping you to achieve the more youthful appearance that you desire. 

Where To Go Next?

Once you have completed the dental treatment that you felt was most important to you and have begun enjoying the results of the procedure, you may start to wonder what else you could have done that will further accentuate the appearance of your teeth and the charm of your smile. It’s not really unreasonable to set-off on this train of thought that can lead you to considering further improvements to your teeth, as a better-looking set of teeth is in many cases a healthier set of teeth.  

Further improvements to your teeth could mean putting yourself forward for more elaborate forms of MSC dental treatment such as dental implants and orthodontics that will probably be more time-consuming in terms of the length of the treatment process. The outcome and benefits of these treatments will make the entire journey worth the time and effort required. And with the treatments being provided with usual standard of care and professionalism that one can consistently expect from MSC’s team of dedicated dentists, a better smile can always be yours. 

*Tooth Whitening Offer at Sheldon and Handsworth Wood*

From 1st -22nd February, the Sheldon and Handsworth Wood MSC practices are offering Pola Tooth Whitening at a discounted price of just £199.

Get in touch with MSC today to start your journey to a more aesthetically pleasing smile!

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.

Get In-Touch with MSC Today to Find-Out What we Can Do For You!!

Better Diet, Better Dental Health

A good, balanced diet can be great for your general health, but what you may not be so familiar with, is the level of importance that a good diet has in maintaining your dental health. This blog sheds some light on the role that your diet can play in making sure your teeth stay in a healthy condition as well as the repercussions that poor eating and drinking habits can have on your dental health.

Sugar

Of course, excessive consumption if sugar isn't advisable. And when it comes to our dental health, failure to effectively regulate the amount of sugar in our diet can lead to tooth decay. According to the NHS, the recommended amount of sugar to be consumed by adults is 30 grams of free sugars (7 sugar cubes approx'). Free sugars are sugars added to food and drink such as chocolate, biscuits, flavoured yoghurt and fizzy drinks; they are also found in unsweetened fruit juices, smoothies, honey and syrups.

The sugar contained naturally in fruit, milk and vegetables is not classed as free sugars.

Lowering Your Sugar In-take

Avoid drinking fizzy, sugary beverages and squash, and try opting for drinks that are no-added sugar, or diet, or ones that are sugar-free. Or simply choose a glass of water. If however, you still would like a sugary fizzy drink, maybe try mixing no-added-sugar squash with sparkling water to create something similar to a standard fizzy beverage. Attempt to not drink more than 150ml of unsweetened fruit juices or smoothies.

Another tip to employ in regard to sugar in drinks is to put sweetener in your tea or coffee instead of sugar. Or think about slowly cutting-down the quantity of sugar you put into your drink on a regular basis until you reach a point where you will not have any sugar in your drink.

Food

There are ways to bring your sugar in-take down regarding food, as well. Choosing a reduced sugar spread for your toast, or putting something else on there instead, such as banana or a low-fat cream cheese, is a good way of making your breakfast a little healthier. You can also shop for foods that have lower amounts of added sugar and seek-out the reduced sugar alternatives. The nutrition or ingredients labels should include this info' for you.

If you are cooking from a recipe, check how much sugar and other unhealthy ingredients are being used. You can either use a healthier alternative (and often tastier!), or simply reduce the amount used. For breakfast, unsweetened whole grain cereals are particularly good for you. Try also to avoid breakfast cereals that are frosted or covered in honey or chocolate. If you are a bit put-off by the lack of sugar in your unsweetened breakfast cereal, you could try introducing some dried fruit, berries or bananas to it, for a sweeter taste. When it comes to purchasing tins of fruit, go for those in juice, and not syrup.

Alcohol

Drinking alcohol is commonly not conducive to good dental health. Alcohol can remove the surface from your teeth, creating a loss of enamel as a consequence. This is problematic, as the loss of enamel can mean that having a filling will become necessary. Additionally, high-levels of alcohol consumption is linked to a heightened chance of mouth cancer.

Staining

Another part of our teeth being in a healthy condition, is them being white and free-from stains, and it's also something that makes our smile appear that little bit nicer, too. Eating and drinking in the right way will help to keep your teeth healthy and help ensure that they do not become stained. Drinking tea and coffee is one way that your teeth can become stained, so it is advisable to limit how many of these drinks you have. Other types of food and drink that can create staining are curry, red wine, beetroot, cola and tomato-based sauces.

Anything Else?

As previously stated, ensuring you eat and drink healthily and avoiding certain types of food is key to good dental health. But to make sure that you are caring for your teeth properly, read these tips and check that you are doing what you can on a daily basis to maintain your dental health.

• Brushing twice a-day; preferably with an electric toothbrush
• Using mouthwash
• Flossing
• Regular visits to the dentist
• Not postponing any dental treatments that are required
• Using sugar-free gum

MSC- Midlands Smile Centres

Whatever problem you have with your teeth, whether it's cosmetic or something more essential, MSC are always worth contacting. They boast several practices throughout Birmingham, making them easy to reach. MSC are staffed by a team of highly experienced and superbly skilled dentists that can offer you a whole range of dental treatments at affordable prices.

Get In Touch With MSC Today To Find-Out How They Can Help You!!

Top 15 Tips for Looking After Your Teeth

As you may be aware, looking after your teeth is important for ensuring a healthy, white smile. Unfortunately, with the easy accessibility to more and more harmful products, we are seeing a rise in the number of people heading to the dentist with a problem with their teeth. A lot of the time, however, this can be avoided by simply knowing how to prevent it in the first place.

Read below for Midlands Smile Centres 15 DO's and DONT’s to looking after your teeth.

1)    Do – Choose your brush carefully

Most people don’t take much time to look into this, and why would you? A toothbrush is a toothbrush, right? Well on closer inspection you’ll find that there are a variety of different toothbrush all aimed around correcting different problems. Next time you're looking at a new toothbrush, take into consideration what you're looking for. A simple change such as this can help to keep your tees in good order without costing you a fortune.

2)    Do – Use sugar-free gum  

 

Believe it or not, sugar-free gum does wonders for dental health. Making sure you have a pack on you wherever you go could make a  big difference to your teeth. The use of chewing gum helps to increase the volume of saliva in your mouth which in turn helps to neutralise acid levels in the mouth and on your teeth. This helps to prevent further damage to your teeth. And of course, the other added bonus of chewing gum is fresh minty breath everywhere you go.

3)    Don’t – Ignore a dental problem

If you notice something isn’t right with your teeth and gums, go and see your local dentist. There’s nothing to be afraid or embarrassed about. The most important thing is your health. Avoiding and ignoring problem will only cause further problems for your mouth and can lead to much more problematic issues later in life.

4)    Do – Floss your teeth

Now, I bet you're sick and tired of hearing this, but it really is a great way to keep your teeth clean. Flossing your teeth on a regular basis is a good way of ensuring you reach every surface on your teeth. This simply cannot be achieved with brushing alone. This simple task can be complete anywhere and will have a significant effect on your teeth.

5)    Do – Use mouthwash

Just like using floss, mouthwash is able to reach places that a normal toothbrush may have missed. This will guarantee that your entire mouth is as clean as possible. Mouthwash is also great at eliminating bad breath and sustaining a minty taste throughout the day.

6)    Don’t - Use your teeth as tools

Some of the stories we get told about the cause of broken teeth are astounding. Your teeth are for eating, and eating only. They shouldn’t be used for any other purpose, such as a bottle opener. Trust us when we say it’s not a pleasant experience when something goes wrong.

7)    Do – Vary your diet to include foods that are good for your teeth

There are a large number of foods out there that are not only tasty, but are also great for keeping your teeth clean. Like chewing gum, some food can help to remove acid from your mouth. While it is certainly more important to make sure you clean your teeth regularly, you should think about this during your next trip to the supermarket.

8)    Do – Wait an hour after eating before brushing

You might be surprised by this one but waiting for about an hour after eating before you brush your teeth, does have a positive effect on your dental hygiene. When eating, sugars and acids will weaken enamel. If you then choose to brush your teeth immediately afterwards, tiny pieces of enamel will be swept away by your brush.

9)    Don’t – Drink too many sugary drinks

Many fizzy drinks contain an obscene amount of sugar, this sugar attaches itself to your teeth and cause a multitude of problems. In order to combat this, zero-sugar alternatives can be a tasty substitute. If you must have a full sugar drink, try putting in some ice cubes to dilute it first. 

10)    Do – Have regular dental check-ups

We are fully aware that this is not appealing to everyone and the thought of going to the dentist is one that most don't like to think about. But going to the dentist really is the best way to get regular advice on keeping your teeth in the best shape. You can also be sure to find any problems quickly before they become more serious and require extensive treatment.

11)    Do – Brush your tongue

Most people know that this is something you should do and it is more than often included in many people's cleaning regime. This is because it helps to provide fresh clean breath throughout the day. Did you know however that it has another brilliant benefit? Brushing your tongue helps to remove harmful bacteria from your mouth, which in turn helps to maintain the healthy condition of your teeth.

12)    Don’t – Use the same toothbrush for too long

More often than not most people will overuse their toothbrush. This is normally because they don’t know how long a toothbrush lasts. There are some obvious signs to look out for, one of which is when the brush bristles begin to bend and fail. More often than not a good rule to live by is change your toothbrush or brush head every 3 months. This way you can ensure that your brush is doing its job properly and your teeth stay clean.

13)    Do – Use an electric toothbrush

Many dentists will tell you that an electric toothbrush is much better than a manual brush, and this is because an electric toothbrush can help get a better coverage of your teeth and gums, offering as much as 21% more plaque removal after 3 months. Investing in your own electric toothbrush is a very good way to improve your dental health.

14)    Do – Drink water

While water isn't the most exciting drink on the menu, it’s a fantastic way to keep your teeth clean. Simply drinking water helps to neutralise the PH levels in your mouth and remove food that may be stuck in-between your teeth and gums. Not to mention this can also have a great effect on your general health as well. It's also much better for you than sugary drinks. 

15)    Don’t – Rush your Brush

Now, this is important. If you take nothing else from this blog at least listen to this. We all know that you should brush your teeth a minimum of twice a day for 2 minutes, but many of us struggle, either due to being in a rush, or just forgetting. Brushing twice a day for 2 minutes is a very important factor of dental health, so make sure you leave time for doing this. 

Please visit the MSC website today or get in touch over the phone now to find out what we can do for you!