A celebrity dentist gives his teeth brushing tips
- Warm water lessens our teeth’s sensitivity over the standard cold temperatures
- Very hot water could damage brushes over time and runs the risk of mouth burns
- Celebrity dentist Dr Richard Marques shares advice on getting a dazzling smile
Alexandra Thompson Health Reporter For Mailonline
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Oral hygiene is critical for our overall health.
Far from being just cosmetic, tooth decay has even been linked to heart disease.
Yet, with conflicting advice, it can be difficult to know how best to care for your teeth.
Celebrity dentist Dr Richard Marques, known as ‘The King of Smiles’, has shared his top tips for a stunning smile.
Starting with the burning question – what water temperature should you brush with?
Brushing with warm water may improve teeth sensitivity, but avoid very hot temperatures
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While cold water may be the usual temperature of choice, Dr Marques recommends those suffering sensitivity may do better with warm, The Sun reported.
The London-based dentist said: ‘Cold is the normal type of water to use when brushing your teeth as it has that refreshing and clarifying feeling, although warm water can be good if you have sensitive teeth. ‘
Dr Marques added very hot water should be avoided.
Dr Marques advises people clean between their teeth daily and even rinse with coconut oil
He said: ‘Very hot water can damage the bristles of your toothbrush in the long term, as well as the added risk of burning your mouth.’
To keep your smile stunning, Dr Marques has shared his top tips for caring for your teeth:
DRINKS ARE DESTROYING CHILDREN’S TEETH
Two in three drinks consumed by primary school children are bad for their teeth.
Water accounts for only a quarter of liquids drunk by five to nine-year-olds, while plain milk makes up only 10 per cent.
‘Diet’ fizzy drinks make up 30 per cent of overall consumption.
The Natural Hydration Council commissioned the survey.
Dr Nigel Carter, chief executive, the Oral Health Foundation, said: ‘It’s important that people know that diet drinks can still be damaging to your teeth.
‘Some of the ingredients in many of them, such as phosphoric acid, citric acid and tartaric acid, can be damaging and lead to dental erosion.’
1. Use an electric toothbrush
Electric toothbrushes are the most effective way of cleaning your teeth and stop you brushing too hard.
2. Brush twice a day
Brush every morning and just before bed for at least two minutes. Stop after three minutes to prevent wearing the teeth away.
3. Clean between the teeth
Use interdental brushes or floss at least once a day to prevent a build-up of plaque between the teeth.
4. Use a manual brush right
Electric is best, but if you use an manual brush, angle it a 45-degree angle towards the gum and use small circular motions that cover all exposed areas.
5. Apply the right pressure
Brushing too rigorously can wear down the enamel, but too gently will fail to remove plaque.
6. Brush through bleeding gums
Bleeding gums may be off-putting, but they will eventually become less inflamed and healthier.
7. Swish around a mouthwash
Use a nonalcoholic fluoride-containing mouthwash after every brush. Avoid rinsing with water as this washes toothpaste away.
8. Rinse with coconut oil
This helps to remove plaque and bacteria from between the teeth.
9. Be careful with whitening toothpastes
Opt for natural ingredients such as calcium carbonate and silica.
10. Get friendly with your dentist
Have a check-up every six months to remove the damage you cannot undo yourself.
This comes after scientists from the University of Illinois found sucking on five sugar-free mints a day could repair damage to teeth.
As well as refreshing the breath, the mints may protect teeth between brushes.
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