Oral Health Survey Out This Week
Every decade, a survey takes place in the home isles, whereby the overall state of people’s dental health is analysed and a nationwide snapshot of the state of people’s teeth is produced.
Now, ‘snapshots’ are great for the dental industry, the government and for the general public, but how does this all apply to us as individuals?
Because of this, we’ve put together our own audit to creating a snapshot of your dental scenario so that you can figure out what you can do to make sure your smile is at its brightest.
- When was the last time you visited the dentist?
If it’s more than six months ago, you’re due a check-up. Book one as soon as possible to ensure that your teeth are getting checked regularly.
- Are you brushing regularly enough?
Twice a day should be your standard. Missing one occasionally isn’t the end of the world, but make sure that 90% of the time you are brushing twice a day or more.
- Are you feeling any pain?
Pain can be caused by infections. When your teeth decay, your roots can be jeopardised. If you are suffering for more than a few days, or if the pain is too much to bear, go to see a dentist immediately. Worst case scenario is there’s something wrong and it needs fixing. The best case scenario is you’ve just got a bit of inflammation and it will go down with painkillers. It’s always better to err on the side of caution.
- Are you happy with the appearance of your teeth?
Some people take good care of their teeth and still they can’t escape the burden of staining and discolouration. For this reason, there are plenty of treatments that you can take advantage of in order to make your teeth look whiter and ensure that your smile stays white and bright. Whilst taking our advice on brushing regularity and visiting the dentist every six months will help to improve the state of your smile, it is not a cure-all, especially if you have neglected your teeth in the past. Veneers and professional whitening services are just a couple of examples of procedures you can undergo to completely change the appearance of your smile.
