Dental hygiene
Regular check-ups and dental hygiene are important to maintaining healthy teeth and gums. If you don't clean your teeth regularly, bacteria can build up on your teeth, causing plaque to form. Over time, this plaque can lead to tooth decay by attacking the enamel and causing cavities in the teeth.
In addition, the bacteria in plaque can also affect the gums and cause gingivitis. If left untreated, these inflammations can lead to bleeding gums, receding gums and even tooth loss.
Dental hygiene can also help relieve bad breath. Bad breath is often caused by the bacterial decomposition of food debris in the oral cavity. If this food debris is not removed, it can lead to a build-up of bacteria that produce sulphur compounds, causing bad breath.
After dental hygiene, regular dental care, flossing and professional dental cleanings can remove food debris and bacteria, helping to reduce bad breath. Cleaning the tongue can also help, as bacteria that cause bad breath can also build up here.
We recommend that you have dental hygiene at least once a year. If you take extra good care of your teeth and want to achieve optimal frequency, consider having your teeth cleaned every 6 months.