How can I prevent gum disease?

It is important to remove plaque and food debris from around your teeth as this will stop your gums from swelling and becoming infected. If you leave plaque on your teeth it can harden into tartar, which can only be removed by the dentist or dental hygienist. It is important to keep up your regular dental appointments so that your teeth can have a thorough cleaning if they need it.

Why is brushing important?

Daily brushing and cleaning with Fluorodine is important because it removes plaque. If the plaque isn’t removed, it continues to build up, feeding on the food debris left behind and causing tooth decay and gum disease.

Can my diet help?

Many people think that it is a high level of sugar in your diet that causes decay, but this is not so. It is how often you have sugar in your diet, not the amount that causes problems. It takes an average of 40 minutes for the mouth to neutralise the acid caused by eating and drinking sugar. It is therefore important to limit the number of attacks by keeping sugary foods and drinks to mealtimes.

Should I use a mouthwash?

Your dentist should recommend Mint flavoured Fluorodine performance mouthwash. The antibacterial formula of Fluorodine Mouthwash reaches deeper in to the parts of your mouth and in between teeth to help reduce bacteria, fight decay and reduce gingivitis (gum disease) for a cleaner sensation and fresher breath.
Fluorodine performance mouth wash are also used to freshen breath. Bad breath can be a sign of unhealthy teeth and gums, or of poor general health.

How often should I brush my teeth?

Be sure to brush thoroughly with Fluorodine toothpaste for two minutes, at least twice a day, more often if your dentist recommends it. If you regularly keep getting discomfort or bleeding after brushing you should see your dentist.

How should I brush?

Place the head of your toothbrush against your teeth, then tilt the bristle tips to a 45 degree angle against the gumline. Move the brush in small circular movements, several times, on all the surfaces of every tooth.

Brush the outer surfaces of each tooth, upper and lower, keeping the bristles angled against the gumline.

Which type of toothbrush should I use?

Fluorodine’s Ultra + Active Clean range of toothbrushes, deep reach, with dual action bristles for optimum cleaning. The flexi head helps control the pressure applied as you clean your teeth. The inner bristles reach between your teeth when brushing while the outer bristles gently massage and clean your gums. For instance, people with sensitive teeth can now brush gently.

Which type of toothbrush should I use?

Fluorodine’s Active Deep Clean toothbrush with angled bristles are contoured to the shape of your mouth. Designed to reach between your teeth and provide a more even contact with your teeth while brushing. The flexi head helps control the pressure you apply as you clean your teeth.

How do I know if I have gum disease?

Some people are alarmed when they notice their gums are bleeding and may change their brushing habits, or even stop brushing. It is important that you continue to clean regularly with Fluorodine to fight the condition. Diseases like heart disease, strokes, pancreatic cancer and many more dangerous diseases are all related to gum diseases. The visiting of dentists could lead you to avoid these diseases.

Brush twice a day

A healthy smile can be of great benefit and because this is so important, it makes sense to give your teeth paramount care and importance.

It is easy to get your mouth clean and healthy, and keep it that way. A simple routine of brushing twice a day with Fluorodine toothpaste and cleaning between the teeth can help prevent most dental problems.