Dr Brasanac Dental Practice Recommends

• First and foremost, which is worth repeating, is the importance of oral hygiene i.e. regular brushing the correct way. This has a major effect on a person’s health, the appearance of their teeth and the beauty of their smile and the smile is an important element in many life’s situations. It is important to have a good quality toothbrush, not too hard and not too soft, the toothpaste should contain fluoride and brushing should be regular.  With this commitment the reward will be a healthy and beautiful smile. The teeth should be brushed every morning before breakfast, every evening before going to bed and preferably after eating sugary food. We can show you the correct way to brush your teeth during one of your visits.

• In order to maintain adequate oral hygiene it is important to floss regularly as well as brush. There are few people whose teeth are spaced apart sufficiently to enable the toothbrush to reach all the tooth surfaces. Usually the situation is the opposite and the most common location for tooth decay is between the teeth where the brush can’t reach. Dental floss easily and effectively solves this problem by removing the impurities from interdental spaces.

• The teeth are held in the jawbone by dental ligaments, which also require adequate care and hygiene to maintain optimum oral health. Therefore it may sometimes be necessary to remove dental plaque in cases where there is excessive build up.

• Fluoride is a chemical compound that is extremely beneficial for the growth and development of teeth, improving their hardness and durability. It should be used only under the guidance of your dentist. It is recommended for pregnant women, especially in the last trimester, nursing mothers, children of all ages as well as adults.

• These are just a few general recommendations. If you have any other queries, questions or problems feel free to contact us and we will do our utmost attention to resolve it for you.  All advice to our patients is detailed and free of charge.

• …and finally, please make sure you visit us regularly and remember that all check-ups are free of charge and often very useful too!