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Brushing your teeth before breakfast – why is it important?
Plaque builds up over night whilst sleeping due to reduce saliva flow rate. Brushing your teeth first thing in the morning removes this plaque and eliminates many of the bacteria who feed off sugar and carbs in your breakfast and what you eat throughout the day.
What happens if you eat breakfast without brushing your teeth in the morning?
The bacteria that has built up over night uses the sugar the food we eat, resulting in increased acid production. This acid is very damaging to enamel, which could cause erosion and cavities.
How long after brushing your teeth can you eat breakfast?
Whilst some foods are easier on your teeth than others, it’s important to leave at least 30 minutes between brushing and eating to avoid brushing whilst this acid attack is taking place, thus weakening your teeth.
Should you brush with warm or cold water?
Some people may experience discomfort if they brush using very cold water, which may lead to them not brushing as frequently or for as long. The temperature of the water used will not have an impact on the effectiveness of your brushing.
Should I rinse or spit out the toothpaste?
It is advisable to just spit out any excess toothpaste rather than rinse your mouth. This allows the toothpaste to stay on your teeth for longer and be more effective.
Should you wet your toothbrush before brushing?
By wetting your toothbrush, you will soften the bristles and remove any debris. Rinsing your brush after use will remove residual toothpaste and bacteria.
Can I brush my teeth too much?
We recommend that you brush your teeth twice a day, before breakfast and last thing at night, brushing too often can be harmful to your teeth. Brushing more than 4 times a day can cause recession of the gum line and also hasten erosion of dental enamel, especially if you use a hard brush.
Should I use mouthwash?
Mouthwash can be used as an adjunct to brushing but it does not replace the mechanical removal of plaque which happens when you brush your teeth. If you have cavities or are at a high risk of gum disease, you may benefit from using an antibacterial mouthwash, but only on the advice of your dentist for a limited period. Mouth rinses with fluoride can also help ward off tooth decay.
How often should I use mouthwash?
If dentists and hygienists recommend using a mouthwash, then generally it would be once a day. However, to ensure that you aren’t washing away fluoride, it’s important to leave at least 30 minutes after brushing before using mouthwash.
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🍰 Come and join us today! 💚
Our Macmillan Coffee Morning is in full swing at Evolve Dentistry, and we’d love to see you!
We’ve got plenty of delicious homemade cakes waiting for you, so pop in, say hello, grab a slice (or two!) and help us raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support.
We’ll be serving cakes right through until 5pm today, so there’s still plenty of time to come down.
📍 Evolve Dentistry, Portishead
🍰 Cakes until 5pm
💚 Everyone is welcome
Come hungry! 😋
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🍰☕ Today’s the day - and there’s cake! 💚
Our Macmillan Coffee Morning is happening TODAY at Evolve Dentistry and we’d love you to come and join us.
The Evolve team have been busy baking (and possibly buying… we won’t judge! 😉) and there’ll be plenty of cake and drinks available throughout the day, all in support of Macmillan Cancer Support.
And remember - you don’t need to be an Evolve patient to come along.
If you live or work in Portishead, are passing by, or just fancy an excellent excuse for cake, pop in and see us. Bring a friend, your family or your workmates too!
📍 Evolve Dentistry, Portishead
🍰 Cake and drinks throughout the day
💚 Donations for Macmillan Cancer Support
👋 Everyone welcome
No appointment needed - just pop in!
Come and help us eat an unreasonable amount of cake for a very good cause. 💚
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Do I have to replace a missing tooth?
If you`ve lost a tooth, do you have to replace it?
Not necessarily.
And that`s an important starting point.
What happens next depends on which tooth is missing, your mouth, how you bite, how you feel about the gap and what`s happening with the teeth around it.
Yasmin explains some of the things we consider when a tooth is missing.
The important thing isn`t assuming you need a particular treatment.
It`s understanding your options - including whether doing nothing could be a reasonable option for you.
Why have my teeth suddenly become sensitive?
That sudden zing when you drink something cold. 🥶
Sound familiar?
Sensitive teeth are common, but there isn`t just one possible cause.
Richard explains some of the reasons teeth can become sensitive and why it`s worth mentioning if you`ve noticed something new.
Sometimes a little sensitivity is exactly that.
But a change that persists is something we`d rather know about than have you quietly avoiding ice cream for the foreseeable future.
Having a tooth removed probably isn`t an appointment anyone particularly looks forward to.
Which is precisely why feedback like this means so much:
“Made getting a tooth extracted incredibly easy and straightforward.”
Good dental care isn`t only about the procedure itself.
It`s about knowing what`s going to happen, being able to ask questions, feeling listened to and being looked after throughout.
Thank you for trusting us with your care - and for taking the time to tell us about your experience.
☕🍰 Join us for our Macmillan Coffee Morning! 💚
On Friday 25 September, the Evolve team will be swapping dental instruments for cake slices as we take part in the Macmillan Coffee Morning!
Our team will be bringing in their best bakes and we’d love you to pop in, enjoy a slice of cake and a drink, and help us raise as much as possible for Macmillan Cancer Support.
💚 Everyone is welcome - you don’t need to be an Evolve patient.
So whether you’re a patient, friend, neighbour, local business or simply passing by, come in and say hello. Bring your friends, family or work colleagues too!
📅 Friday 25 September
📍 Evolve Dentistry, Portishead
🍰 Cakes and drinks available throughout the day
💚 Donations in support of Macmillan Cancer Support
No appointment needed - just pop in!
We’d love to see lots of familiar faces and hopefully meet plenty of new ones too. And, most importantly, eat plenty of cake while raising money for a brilliant cause.
Please share this post and help us spread the word around Portishead. 💚
What can composite bonding actually change?
Composite bonding isn`t about giving everyone the same smile.
It can be used in different ways depending on what someone would like to change.
That might mean adjusting the shape of a tooth, changing proportions, repairing an edge or making a small alteration that helps a smile feel more balanced.
And sometimes bonding isn`t used on its own.
We might combine treatments - perhaps straightening teeth first, whitening them and then using composite bonding to refine particular teeth.
Yasmin explains some of the ways composite bonding can be used.
The important part is deciding what will achieve the result you`re looking for without doing more treatment than is necessary.
