This year’s National Smile Month (15th May – 15th June 2023) theme is Brush for Better Health.
The month aims to shine a light on the importance of brushing our teeth, and Colgate, the #1 Dentist Recommended brand is on a mission to ensure people are educated on how often to brush, the best techniques to follow and the tools to use.
While Colgate recommend brushing teeth twice a day for two minutes, shocking research from the YouGov Omnibus revealed that in the UK, around three-in-ten Brits only brush their teeth on one occasion each day while one-in-fifty Brits don’t brush their teeth at all on a typical day.
Dr Yewande Oduwole (BDS) General Dentist, London comments:
“The benefits of a good oral care routine are far beyond that of fresh breath and healthy teeth. Studies have shown links between a good oral health routine and a healthier heart and regular ovulation. Equally, poor oral health habits can lead to gum disease which is known to exacerbate or cause diseases such as dementia, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis and more.
Brushing twice a day for 2 minutes a day is essential as it helps to remove plaque. If the plaque isn’t removed, it continues to build up and in time can lead to tooth decay and gum disease. When you look after your teeth, they will look after you”
5 Essential Tips For Brushing:
- Step 1: Brush your teeth twice a day for two minutes. Start with the outer surfaces of your teeth. Take your time! Gently brush upper and then lower teeth. Going tooth by tooth can help you slow down and not miss any spots.
- Step 2: Tilt your brush at a 45° angle. Brush against the gumline to get rid of any trapped plaque or food debris. Gently move the brush back and forth using short, tooth-wide strokes.
- Step 3: Brush the inner surface of your teeth. Because the insides of your teeth are not as visible, skipping them is tempting –but these inner surfaces are just as vulnerable to plaque. Use a 45° angle to brush back and forth to clean the inside surfaces of the teeth.
- Step 4: Clean the chewing surfaces of your teeth. Don’t forget to use short back and forth strokes to brush the tops of your back teeth, where food can easily get trapped.
- Step 5: Brush your tongue. For fresher breath, brush your tongue to remove odour-causing bacteria.
- Step 6: Change your brush every three months.
The Colgate Tools To Aid Better Oral Health Habits:
Start With A Good Toothbrush:
Colgate Recyclean Toothbrush, RRP £4, available at Tesco, Ocado, Morrisons and Sainsburys.
Take care of your smile with the Colgate Recyclean Medium Toothbrush. The toothbrush’s handle is made from 100% recycled plastic and the head is made from 100% plant based nylon bristles. This toothbrush is designed for a deep clean with a compact head for better reach. It also comes in recyclable cardboard packaging.
Don’t forget, Dentists & Hygienists recommend replacing your toothbrush every 3 months.
A Good Toothpaste To Deep Clean And Protect Is Essential:
Colgate Total Advanced Deep Clean, RRP: £5.00, available at Boots, ASDA, Amazon, Tesco, Sainsburys, Morrisons, Waitrose, Ocado and Superdrug.
The Colgate Total Advanced Deep Clean toothpaste, cleans deep in hard-to-reach places and reinforces your mouth’s natural defences, providing 24-hour antibacterial protection with its Zinc-Amino technology. Colgate Total Advance Deep Clean contains fluoride to protect your teeth against cavities, while removing plaque. It also revitalises your gums, strengthens enamel, reduces tartar, whitens, protects sensitive teeth, and freshens breath.
Enjoy a deep clean and keep your bright smile brilliantly protected with Colgate Total Advanced Deep Clean Toothpaste.
Want 24-hour Protection?
Colgate Total Advanced Plaque Protect Mouthwash, RRP: £5.00, available at Boots, ASDA, Tesco, Sainsburys and Superdrug.
Total Advanced Plaque Protect Mouthwash provides 5x greater plaque protection vs brushing alone and 24-hour non-stop antibacterial protection***** It has been expertly created with Advanced Pro-defence Zinc technology that does even more than continuously fight plaque- it protects your whole mouth. This antibacterial mouthwash protects from cavities, revitalises gums and remineralises enamel. It also prevents tartar build up and fights bad breath while giving you a burst of instant peppermint freshness for a confident all-day smile.
