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Advice from Oral B about sensitivity

TOOTH SENSITIVITY

Plaque and food left on the teeth and gums can cause the gums to bleed. The gums become swollen and when you brush they will bleed. It is however very important to keepĀ  brushing to remove the plaque or they will continue to become more inflamed day on day. Brush twice a day and floss and after 7 to 10 days the bleeding should stop. This condition is called gingivitis and is reversible as long as you keep the area plaque free.

Sensitivity

If you have pain when hot or cold touches the tooth it can be down to tooth sensitivity. This occurs when the gum shrinks from around the gum line. It can be easily rectified by using a sensitive toothpaste such as Sensodyne. Warm the toothpaste in the tube under warm running water then rub the toothpaste onto the tooth using your finger. Take time to place it all over the tooth concentrating on the gumline as this is where the nerve endings are. This needs to be done 2 to 3 times a day for at least 2 weeks. If problems continue give us a ring on 01554 774509

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covid-19 doesnt mean your mouth has to suffer

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Firstly I would like to say we hope you and your family members are safe and well. As you are aware we are open for emergencies and have been throughout this pandemic but I am pleased to say the end is in sight and we have been given a provisional date in June to reopen. When this has been confirmed from Welsh Government rest assured that we will contact you to offer an appointment. In the mean time I hope the following advice will help and spur you on to keep your mouth as healthy as possible.

BRUSH TWICE A DAY

USE A FLUORIDE ADULT TOOTHPASTE

CLEAN BETWEEN YOUR TEETH DAILY WITH FLOSS, GLIDES OR INTERDENTAL BRUSHES AS IMPACTED FOOD BETWEEN TEETH CAUSES PAIN

BRUSH YOUR TONGUE

DRINK PLENTY OF WATER

EAT HEALTHILY

BE SAFE

PLAQUE BUILD UP CAN AFFECT YOUR GUMS AND RAISE YOUR DECAY RATE CAUSING HOLES IN TEETH. IT CAN ALSO CAUSE PROBLEMS WITH YOUR HEART LUNGS BRAIN, AND CHEST. IT IS ALSO LINKED WITH DIABETES AND SOME CANCERS.