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68% of you would not go a day without brushing your smile.

6/24/2021

Daily habits of the British Public June 2021

A recent UK poll suggests that brushing your pearly whites is ranked as one of the daily habits you could not go without. Keeping your smile clean is deemed more important that eating breakfast (43%) and exercising daily (21%).

This is great news that oral health is regarded as such a vital part of UK citizens daily routine. Many of you would go without washing (41%) when stuck for time; you would prioritise a clean mouth over a quick shower.

The Oral Health Foundation conducted the study as part of National Smile Month, the new research was part of the charity's work in raising the awareness of good oral health to prevent dental diseases.

Dr Nigel Carter, chief executive of the charity said 'Toothbrushing is such a vital habit to get in to so I'm delighted to see it top the list of Britain's most valued day-to-day tasks'

In the UK 31% of adults have tooth decay and 75% (adults over 35) have gum disease. 66% of British adults have visible plaque on the surface of their enamel.

We know that the best way to take care of your smile is daily toothbrushing and interdental cleaning.

One must ask the question, if toothbrushing is such a priority for the British public, why do almost a 1/2 of all teenagers and a 1/3 of adults have gum disease?

Using a toothbrush is not enough. 'Taking the time needed to brush effectively and to clean between the teeth daily if practised often enough helps to embed these habits for life' Dr Carter.

Dental disease is almost entirely preventable. Oral health is very closely linked with general health. Countless research has concluded that there is a link between bacteria associated with gum disease to also be present in patients with Alzheimer's, dementia, diabetes, infertility, some cancers, stroke, heart disease and lung conditions.

Daily habits of toothbrushing in the UK 2021

Gum disease in an inflammatory disease, and your gums take up the same surface are as that of the palms of your hands. If your hands became swollen, inflamed, and bleed to the tough I'm sure you would not ignore this health concern; yet when it comes to bleeding gums 3 out of 4 of you choose to accept this as normal for your mouth, blaming your toothbrushing on being too hard.

The truth is healthy gums do not bleed, and should not be ignored.

It's time to stop brushing and start effective plaque removal with the correct toothbrushing and flossing techniques.

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Your ten reasons to smile

6/15/2021

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Kirsty, virtual dental hygienist, South Wales UK

Daily toothbrushing is essential to maintain a healthy smile, keeping your pearly whites looking good and keeping your breath fresh may be the reason that you brush; however the benefits of looking after your teeth can result in improvements throughout the rest of your body also.

If you’re not already brushing twice a day, perhaps one of the reasons below will convince you that time spent taking care of your oral hygiene really is worth investing in.

Just two minutes twice a day is all it takes to prevent gum disease and tooth decay. Removing plaque bacteria from the surfaces of your teeth is the best way to maintain a healthy smile. Bacteria that is left on the surface of your teeth can stick to your enamel and attract staining from tea, coffee, red wine and smoking.
Plaque left along your gum line has been linked to many systemic diseases; such as heart disease, alzheimer’s, dementia, diabetes, stroke and some cancers. Your mouth is the opening to your body, it makes sense to spend some time looking after your teeth whilst at the same time preventing bacteria from entering your bloodstream. Ongoing research is continually finding more evidence connecting the harmful bacteria associated with gum/periodontal disease and patients with the above diseases. Looking after your smile may prove to be a lifesaver.

Cost; can you really afford not to take care of your oral hygiene?
The cost of a toothbrush, toothpaste, floss and interdental cleaning brushes is negligible compared to the money you would have to spend to replace your teeth. Prevention is always better than cure

If you’re not falling for my advice yet perhaps you are looking for an altogether different reason to fall in love with toothbrushing. A clean smile can boost your confidence and improve your chances of landing a date, as poor oral hygiene is said to be the number one turn off to a potential partner.

Reasons to brush and floss your teeth for a healthy smile

Well, I hope that I have given you a few reasons to brush up on your toothbrushing routine, and to ensure you never go to bed again without cleaning your smile, do let me know what you think in the comments below.
Best wishes
Kirsty

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