Are you an 'Office Grazer'?

A recent survey revealed modern work and lifestyle trends are contributing to poor oral health habits.

40% of office workers admit to snacking throughout their working day. Snacking, rather than eating regular meals, prevents the mouth’s PH levels from stabilising resulting in acid attacks caused by food to be more prolonged due to frequent food consumption. Considering 21% of office based employees admit they regularly miss brushing their teeth in the rush to get to work and 88% failing to brush for the recommended two minutes, the effects on oral hygiene can be devastating.

People who drink wine or mixed long drinks three or more times a week and those who drink coffee frequently are also at risk of damage from acid attacks on their teeth.

To combat the effects of modern work environments and lifestyles, dentists recommend establishing a dental routine that works for you.
-Brush your teeth for 2 minutes twice a day - use a handy egg timer (we give these free to all our patients) or even use the timer on your phone.
-Use TePe brushes for a quick, effective and easy way of flossing your teeth.
-Introducing a mouth rinse to your routine can eliminate more bacteria than brushing and flossing alone, our dentists recommend Colgate FluoriGard Alcohol Free Mouth Rinse.
-Chewing sugar-free gum helps the mouth produce more saliva - a natural defence against acid.

Mouth Rinse Can Reduce Plaque and Prevent Gum Disease

A new report issued by General Dentistry* demonstrates that, in addition to regular tooth brushing and flossing, the use of a germ-killing mouth rinse can significantly reduce plaque and gingivitis the beginning stage of gum disease).

Mouth rinse can reach nearly 100 per cent of the mouth’s surfaces whereas brushing focuses mainly on the teeth, which make up only 25 per cent of the mouth. Since a lot of people admit to not brushing their teeth for the full 2 minutes recommended and only 2-10 per cent of people floss regularly - adding a germ killing mouth rinse twice a day is a beneficial way of attacking the germs that can cause significant oral health problems.

Our dentists recommend purchasing Colgate FluoriGard Alcohol Free Mouth Rinse which provides daily protection and does not contain alcohol. Rinse with 5-10ml for one minute, once a day, to safeguard against oral health issues.



* the peer-reviewed clinical journal of the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD)