Top Tips to Keep Your Mouth Healthy

1. Brush before breakfast!

• Morning is the perfect time to brush your teeth without interruption.
• Brushing before breakfast means that they teeth have not been exposed to any sugar or acid attacks and will help protect you for the day ahead.

2. Drink through a straw!

• Many of us are fond of drinking sugary or alcoholic drinks, though it can be extremely harmful to our teeth causing tooth decay and erosion.
• Drinking through a straw can help bypass the teeth and you still get to enjoy your favourite festive tipple.

3. Chew sugar-free gum!

• After eating or drinking anything acidic it can take an hour for your mouth to return to its natural state.
• Chewing sugar-free gum encourages saliva production which can quicken it and can also reduce acid attack on our teeth.
• It also means you have fresh breath when you get caught under the mistletoe for that cheeky kiss.

4. Wait an hour to brush!

• You have finished your dinner and you have fallen into a ‘food coma'. This is the perfect time to give your mouth a break.
• Brushing your teeth within an hour can brush away tiny particles of enamel, leading to eventual dental erosion.
• So wait until you wake up to give your teeth a brush and then get on with the celebrations.

5. Don't rinse, spit!

• After you have brushed your teeth rinsing your mouth out with water can rinse away the protective fluoride from your toothpaste.
• Don't rinse, just spit to make sure you get the full benefit and bring a smile to your face.