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The Simple Ways To Make Your Dentist's Day!

16 November, 2022 - 11:50am by - Head Pixie | 192 Comments

The winners are:

kh1nz and candyperfumeboy

by BR Kellie

There are few things I fear more than going to the dentist. Dealing with Auckland traffic on a busy day? Easy peasy. Calling out bad behaviour? No worries. Sending food back when something's wrong. I barely blink an eye. But booking in that dentist check-up? Let's just say due to traumatic childhood experiences involving a mouthful of fillings given without anaesthetic of any kind, it strikes terror into my beauty editor heart.

However, due to my fear of the dentist, and the potential of one getting their drill on, I'm particularly careful about my oral health regime, and being so makes my trips to the dentist less teeth gnashingly terrifying, because I know when I sit in that chair I'm doing so having minimised the chance of any issues. So what are the best ways to keep our teeth in tip top condition? Check these out...

Brush twice a day... for two minutes.

If you only do one thing then brushing twice a day for two minutes, being careful to cover every available surface (that's inside, outside and on the chewing areas) of your teeth should be it. This will help keep the bacteria - which helps create plaque, which then can contribute to gum disease and tooth decay - at bay. 

You'll also want to keep your toothbrush in good condition. Changing it every three months or when it's showing signs of wear.

At this point it'd be remiss of me not to point you in the direction of our latest trial. The Oral-B iO Series 9 Electric Toothbrush rated an overall whopping 5/5. This is only the second time in Beauty Review history that a Top Rated product has achieved a 5/5 overall rating. It's seriously that good. So what sets it apart from your usual toothbrush? First of all there's the app that you connect to that gauges and shows you where you're brushing, ensuring you cover every part of your teeth evenly and accurately. Then there's the Smart Pressure Sensor that lets you know if you're brushing too hard (something my dentist tells me I do). And, to take it to the next level, there are seven modes to choose from, including sensitive, gum care, tongue, intense clean and daily clean, to help you ensure you're getting the best clean for your needs. Reviewer comments were absolute raves:

"My teeth have never felt cleaner and I haven’t experienced “fuzzy” feeling teeth since using this brush." - Ashiley

"I am noticing a difference and seeing whiter, shinier teeth already!" - Gem83

"After the first brush it felt like I’d been to the hygienist." - BusyMum

I don't know about you, but with raves like that I know what I'll be putting my Christmas gift money towards! So what else can we be doing to improve our overall oral health?

Don't rinse with water post-brushing.

While it's tempting to give your mouth a good swill with water after brushing, it's best to avoid doing so if you're using a toothpaste that contains fluoride (which is recommended by the Ministry of Health). That's because rinsing will dilute the fluoride that is included in toothpaste as it works to prevent tooth decay, and therefore reduce its ability to do so. What should you do? Simply spit out your excess toothpaste then go about your business.

Mouthwash?

Been buying mouthwash thinking it's the thing to do? Think again. Mouthwash, while leaving your mouth feeling even more minty fresh is a step you can skip after brushing. However, if you do feel the need for a post-lunch swill to help prevent tooth decay, there's nothing wrong with using a mouthwash that includes fluoride. Just remember not to eat or drink anything for half an hour afterwards in order to give the fluoride time to be effective.


Floss.

Kellie confession: I hate flossing. I find it uncomfortable, awkward, I'm not that good at it, but I still do it. A good floss gets into the areas that your toothbrush can't, removing debris and helping to keep the plaque that causes tooth decay and gum disease minimal. The trick is to work it into your routine in a way that doesn't make it a chore. I find flossing while watching a television show or bit of YouTube before bed works best for me, especially as soon after I'll be brushing my teeth before hitting the hay.

Watch what you eat.

For years I was cavity-free as an adult. Any cavities I had happened in my teenage years when I mainlined fizzy, lollies and chocolate like there was no tomorrow. Then I had a particularly stressful period where I ate candy-covered chocolates by the handful all throughout the day. Reader, I got my first adult cavity. While I can't directly blame the sweets, I do believe there's a correlation happening there, which is why when dentists suggest you watch what you eat if you want to avoid tooth decay, I now listen.

The key things to minimise is eating or drinking anything sugary or acidic. And if you do it's recommended that you rinse your mouth with water afterwards. 

Lastly, get regular check-ups.

Suffice to say, regular check-ups are important. Twice a year is the recommendation. However, in between check-ups if you notice any issues, do make an appointment to see your dentist, because a small problem tackled early is better than a big problem tackled late.

As for me... I now have a case of the guilts and will be calling my dentist for a check-up the moment I finish this article... followed by sending an email to my family letting them know that I want Christmas cash for that Oral-B toothbrush! As for you? Well, here's your chance to WIN the Oral-B iO Series 9 Electric Toothbrush!

To win, simply tell us why you need this amazing toothbrush in your life!

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  2. Competition closes Sunday 27th November at midnight.
  3. Winners will be drawn on November 28th and notified by email.  
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Comments

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19th November, 2022

Would love to win this, have recently spent close to $8000 getting my teeth back to how they should be and still having 6montly visits to ensure they stay that way this would definitely help

19th November, 2022

I was excited to see this toothbrush up for review, unfortunately I missed out! I’ve been considering buying another electric toothbrush, but making an investment in one, rather than buying a cheapie that doesn’t last as long as the disposable brush! I use a timer to ensure I brush I my teeth for tooth minutes (pun intended lol). I’m all about smart products at home (appliances, lights etc), so this would be a great addition and being able to check I’ve brushed properly with the intelligent sensor would be a dream!

19th November, 2022

Since having surgery on my lip - removing a skin cancer - I cannot open my mouth has wide as I used to, and, also, having quite crowded lower teeth I find flossing really difficult. It would be so good to have that very best brush to help out. Good mouth hygeine is so important for general health

19th November, 2022

Wow, what an amazing toothbrush, it offers everything and more, covering every available surface which is something that most of us probably don’t always achieve, but I understand how important that is. Thank you for the tip on rinsing my mouth after brushing- its something that I have always done with great vigour- but now I know not to. I would absolutely love love love to win this fabulous efficient and amazing electric toothbrush. Not only would it make my dentist’s day - it would certainly make my day !

19th November, 2022

I didn't always look after my teeth as I should have and have paid for that as I have got older. This would definitely keep them shiny and clean

19th November, 2022

Eek! This brush looks great! Anything to keep my teeth clean and away from the dentist! I’d love to try!

19th November, 2022

I like you Kellie, have a lofe long fear of dentists. Even the smell can send me in to a spiralling out of control panic attack. Let's just say having 4 healthy wisdom teeth out on only partial sedation made me run for the hills ever since I was 17. From that day forth I vowed to keep my teeth on top notch so that a dentist would be a rare occurrence. I have never had a filling and I never want one. Fast forward to now, I am 38 and still hold that achievement. This is where my 'would love to win because' comes in....to keep my teeth healthy and filling free, this would be a gane changer. Manual brushing has had its advantages but I mean this just takes it to another level. Gone are those timers set on my phone and so on. So in saying that yes please, and thank you xx

19th November, 2022

5/5 - GOLD! Yes Pleeeeease to wining this beauty! My ageing teeth and gums would adore having this gem in our essential beauty/oral health regime!! And actually, add heart health to that as good dental health improves heart health also. So yes Yes YES please to winning this toothbrush :)

19th November, 2022

It would be amazing to win this electric toothbrush prize pack. I really need to update my normal toothbrush to an electric one as I have heard great things about them. This one in particular would help as I brush to hard and I think this would help me be more gentle on my teeth. It might even help brighten them to.

19th November, 2022

I have used an electric toothbrush in the past but felt it didn’t do as good a job as a manual brush, I’m so keen to see what new technology has done to change this, I could be a convert!

19th November, 2022

I have used an electric toothbrush in the past but felt it didn’t do as good a job as a manual brush, I’m so keen to see what new technology has done to change this, I could be a convert!

19th November, 2022

I would love to win this, it sounds amazing and my teeth really need some extra help these days, the electric toothbrush I have now it's no where near as good as this one and I would so love to replace it with this one.

19th November, 2022

I'd love to win this! I was so impressed with the reviews it received! I have pretty sensitive teeth and my dentist says I make it worse with how I brush so I'd love a tooth brush that could guide me through the correct way.

19th November, 2022

Oh it sounds so wonderful. I'd love to win as it's very important for me to keep my teeth healthy. At the same time I hate tooth brushing so hope this will make the process nicer.

19th November, 2022

Would be amazing to win this combo I currently have a electric toothbrush from eBay which cost me a few dollars so to actually try a real brand and see the difference would be amazing to compare

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