Five Tools You Can Buy For A Healthy Mouth

Having a healthy mouth and a great smile can do wonders for your self-confidence, but with the overwhelming amount of products out there it can be overwhelming to know what to buy to assist you with your dental health.

But sometimes, simplicity is best. So here are the top tools you can buy to help you with a healthy mouth.



Tools Recommended by A Dental Hygienist

1.  Toothbrush Choice

A vital tool for oral hygiene, but a lot can still go wrong. You can buy hard, medium and soft bristle toothbrushes, but soft bristles are recommended as others are very abrasive on the gums. Electric toothbrushes are also more effective at brushing your teeth and prevent using a harsh scrubbing method like many people do with a manual toothbrush.

2.  Toothpaste Choice

Consider which toothpaste you use for a healthy mouth. Ones with fluoride are popular as they strengthen tooth enamel and prevent decay. Other benefits can include fighting bad breath, tartar, gingivitis and tooth decay. Beware of slogans such as ‘makes your teeth whiter’ as these can contain additives that can break down tooth enamel.

3.  Dental Floss, Picks & Sticks

Flossing is necessary for healthy teeth, as it can help to remove food particles that a toothbrush might miss. Dental picks and sticks are great alternatives if you have trouble using dental floss.

4.  Oral Irrigator

Another tool that you can use to help make sure you remove all the food particles in your mouth is an oral irrigator. This is essentially a tool that shoots a steady stream of water that can help target hard-to-reach places in your mouth.

5.  Mouthwash

Mouthwash is great for tackling specific problems your mouth faces. They can be used to control or mask bad breath, protect against cavities, reduce plaque or prevent gingivitis. Just remember to wait half an hour after brushing your teeth to use mouthwash, as this could wash away all the benefits brushing your teeth has.

6.  Tongue Scraper

Cleaning your tongue as well as your teeth is crucial to a healthy mouth, as it can prevent bad breath. A toothbrush can do the job, but an extra step can be taken by using a dedicated tongue scraper.

Teeth Polishing & More From Acorn Dental Health

While caring for your mouth at home can help, the best way to make sure your mouth is as healthy as possible is by having an experienced dentist look at it. Here at Acorn Dental Health, we provide our patients with a great selection of dental hygiene services which can help to ensure a healthy mouth.

This includes teeth polishing, scaling and cleaning as well as implant maintenance and cosmetic dentistry such as teeth whitening and braces. We know how important your teeth are, which is why we will work with you to talk through our various treatments and their benefits to find the best solution.

If you’d like to find out more about our dental treatments in Southampton, get in touch today.