Should I Use Mouthwash? 30 June 20215 April 2022One of the most common questions we get asked by our patients, is whether they should incorporate mouthwash into their daily oral hygiene routine.Mouthwash has always been advertised as a key item in any oral hygiene routine… take TV adverts for example….Brush, rinse, mouthwash = healthy teeth and gums.….right?Don’t believe everything you see on TV.Don’t get me wrong, mouthwash is a fantastic agent to an oral hygiene routine if used correctly. However, it needs to be used correctly.So when should I use mouthwash?Mouthwash should only ever be used at a separate time of day from brushing. And at least 1 hour after brushing.Why?So when we brush our teeth with a fluoride toothpaste, we are adding that protective fluoride to our mouths and creating a lovely protective coating for our teeth. By using mouthwash straight after brushing, you are rinsing that protective fluoride straight down the drain (literally!).Mouthwash is also fantastic for aiding gum health in patients that suffer with gum disease. Your hygienist can then recommend a suitable, alcohol free mouthwash that contains fluoride to suit you.It is worth noting that chlorhexidine mouthwash can cause staining if used too frequently.Therefore if mouthwash is something you think you could benefit from, just ask your hygienist for some advice! They will let you know if this is something you really require, or if your oral hygiene can be maintained with just your regular toothbrushing and interdental cleaning instead.
Stoptober….. 12 September 20205 April 2022Stoptober…….Stopping smoking is the one of the best decisions you and make for your health, and the health of your family.We know it’s not as easy as the picture suggests though. So we’re here to help.Why not make an appointment with Beth, our Oral Health Educator, who can offer lots of hints and tips of things that will help you succeed.We can help you try alterntivaes, maange your craving, get face to face support from people that understand how hard it is.It’s not just your oral health that will benefit, your general health, and not to mention your financial health will also thank you!As the new dentist in Scarborough, we’re here to make you smile! Why not book your visit now.
Beth completes her further training 4 April 20205 April 2022Congratulations to Beth, who despite everything that is happening at the moment, still managed to pass her examination in Oral Health Education.She has worked tirelessly over the past few months, helping educate our patients and making sure they are able to make the right choices for not only their dental health, but their general health too.Yesterday marked the final part of her studies, with her receiving her examination results. She passed with flying colours. But of course she did!WELL DONE BETH! WE’RE ALL SO PROUD OF YOU!