St Peter’s Hygienist’s

18/12/2018

Hygienist quote of the month this month comes from Thursday Bev.

“Mouthwash won’t cure gum disease alone. If you throw a bucket if soapy water over a dirty car you will still have some dirt left that needs rubbing off. Same with mouthwash and teeth.”

04/12/2018

So this gives the definitive answer as to when to clean between your teeth. Before brushing not after.

20 SEPT 2018 - New research has shown that cleaning between your teeth before you brush them is key to maintaining a healthy mouth.

28/11/2018

Just a reminder how to make the most of your electric toothbrush. It's so hard to break the habit of moving your hand like you would with a manual toothbrush.

https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwiwkvzsq-_eAhVLD8AKHcp5AYMQFjABegQIBhAK&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3Dchqjw61B1IM&usg=AOvVaw24UTqD1pf5Bpr1oUx32bXF

19/10/2018

Going away for half term or planning some winter sun? Don’t forget to pack your proper toothbrush, charger, adapter and interdental cleaning kit. As our hygienist Laura keeps telling me, “your bacteria don’t go on holiday”.

07/10/2018

Do you clean in between your teeth? Or do you leave 40% of your tooth suface to become undisturbed breeding areas for bad bacteria to multiply, cause cavities and gum disease? If you need help to find the best way to clean between your teeth we are happy to help. We know it isn’t easy but it is important if you want to keep your teeth.

02/10/2018

Stoptober Motivation. When you quit come and see us for an after smoking clean up to get your new healthier mouth off to a clean start.

30/09/2018

Have you brushed your teeth today? Make sure you clean before bed tonight or those plaque bacteria will have a party in your mouth while your sleeping.

28/09/2018

We’ve created a page to help our hygienist team inform and motivate you to better health.