Why It is So Important
Keeping your teeth clean isn’t the most exciting thing in the world, and it can be tempting to skip flossing or put off that trip to the hygienist that you have been meaning to book for months. We get it! Life is busy, and even taking a few minutes here and there to focus on your dental hygiene can be just too much. Neglecting this can have a big impact on your dental health, though, and your wallet!
As the hygienist Chelmsford patients trust, here is what we have seen people struggle with over the years as a result of poor dental hygiene.
Cavities and decay
Neglecting your dental hygiene increases the risk of cavities and tooth decay. When plaque forms on your teeth, it can lead to weakened enamel, and this is how you end up with cavities and tooth decay. The only way to treat these issues is with fillings, crowns or in the most severe cases, root canals. This can be pretty costly in the long run!
Gum disease
Poor dental hygiene is the leading cause of gum disease. Gum disease starts with gingivitis, which you will notice thanks to red, swollen gums and bleeding during brushing. This will not get better on its own, and without improvements to your dental hygiene, it can progress to periodontitis. This is very serious indeed and often leads to tooth loss.
Bad breath
Are you constantly swilling mouthwash or reaching for mints? Even if you brush your teeth regularly, not having a solid dental hygiene routine involving flossing and visits to a hygienist can see you develop bad breath. This is caused by the bacteria in your mouth. Luckily, with just a few tweaks to your routine and advice from us, you can say goodbye to smelly breath completely!
Non-dental health issues
You might assume that dental hygiene only affects your mouth, but there’s growing evidence that that isn’t the case. Studies have picked up on links between poor dental hygiene and health issues, including cardiovascular disease, dementia and type 2 diabetes. All of these can have a huge and costly impact on your life, so it makes sense to take every step possible to reduce your risk of developing them.
How we can help
A trip to a dental hygienist can seem like an unnecessary expense, but it’s more than worth it in the long run. We’ll give your teeth the care and attention that they deserve, and after they have been cleaned, we will provide you with advice on how to maintain great dental hygiene yourself.
If you are pregnant, living with diabetes or even just taking certain medications, you can be more at risk of gum disease. So please give us all the information we can so that we can tailor our approach and give you the support that you need.
Talk to us
Ready to take the next step in your dental hygiene journey? Then get in touch with us today! We are here to give you all the advice and information that you need, and can book you in for an appointment as soon as it suits you.
