What the Experts Use On Their Teeth

In aid of helping you put your best smile forward we’ve gathered the facts on all things toothy, so you can find out how to get oral-health savvy

- Gabrielle Dyer

Having Hollywood-inspired perfectly straight pearly whites counts for nothing if you’re not looking after your teeth properly. So much importance is placed on cosmetic dentistry, but gum disease (which can lead to tooth loss) is found in 15 to 20% of adults aged between 35 and 44. We asked dentist dr Milad Shadrooh what we should be doing to keep decay at bay.

HOW OFTEN SHOULD YOU VISIT THE DENTIST/HYGIENIST?

‘You should visit your dentist regularly, as we can spot issues before they become a problem and things begin to hurt, because at that point you have limited treatment options. I would recommend at least once a year as a minimum, but twice a year is what you should aim for. Book in with the hygienist every six months, too – some patients come in every six weeks.’

 WHAT SHOULD I DO TO PREVENT BLEEDING GUMS?