🐥 Happy Easter Sunday everyone! 🐰
We hope that you have nice plans for today and that there are chocolate treats in store for you 🍫🍩🍪.
But there is one important object you mustn’t neglect in the midst of all this seasonal sweet tooth decadence – and that’s your toothbrush 😉. Don’t forget to thoroughly brush your teeth after you have eaten all your chocolate eggs. It will only take a couple of minutes which admittedly is more than the time it might take you to eat a Creme Egg 😂!
According to a survey of 2,000 UK adults on the topic of oral hygiene, two-thirds of people interviewed said they brush their teeth for less than two minutes while one in three skip toothbrushing altogether when feeling 🥱tired or lazy after a long day. Feeling sick is also a powerful deterrent with 25% of people skipping toothbrushing if unwell.
It can be hard after a busy day when you feel ready to crash into bed to pluck up the courage to reach for the 🪥toothbrush. But brushing your teeth twice a day for two minutes with fluoride toothpaste will prevent plaque from building up and will help keep your teeth and mouth healthy. It’s important to be regular and thorough and to stick to this routine every single day – even on days when you’re in a rush or you feel too tired or under the weather. Those 2 minutes can make a big difference!
If you feel you have at times slipped into less than perfect toothbrushing habits, don’t worry: it’s not too late to do something about it. You can always book an appointment to see one of our dental hygienists for a thorough clean and to get their top toothbrushing tips. Simply give Lisa Bonello a call on ☎️ 01344 300 417 or 📱07765 333 768 or 📧 pc@crownwooddental.co.uk
Do you sometimes worry that your children are not brushing their teeth properly? Are they doing a rushed job so that they can go off and play?
You might be interested in reading NHS Guidance on how to look after your children’s teeth: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-teeth-and-gums/taking-care-of-childrens-teeth/
You will find everything there is to know from brushing their first tooth to their first trip to the dentist with specific advice tailored to their age (up to 3 years old, 3-6 years old, aged 7 and over).
Here are some top tips to help children brush their teeth properly:
🪥Guide your child’s hand so they can feel the correct movement
🪥Use a mirror 🪞so that your child can see where the brush is cleaning their teeth
🪥Make it fun by using an egg timer⏳to time it for about 2 minutes.
🪥Don’t let children run around with a toothbrush in their mouth, as they may hurt themselves.
A regular teeth-cleaning routine at home is essential but just as important is making sure they get regular dental checkups from when their first milk teeth appear. NHS dental care is free for children so if you would like to book an appointment for your little one, just call Lisa Bonello, our Patient Care Co-Ordinator ☎️ 01344 300 417 📱07765 333 768 or 📧 pc@crownwooddental.co.uk