Oral Spring Cleaning at Thornton Dental What comes to mind when you hear the words “spring” and “cleaning”?

For many of us, the connection is clear – spring means warmer temperatures and the chance to get out and clean our windows, clean our closets, do yard work, and generally spruce up the look of our houses.

And while we tend to focus on our home, exercise routine (sometimes!) and maybe even cleaning the closets we spent all winter shoving things into, there is one more area that can use a little TLC.

It’s your mouth and smile! In fact, there no better time than spring to optimise your oral health care routine, put a shine on your teeth, and get any treatments you might need to spend spring and summer with a big smile on your face.

At Thornton Dental, we’d like to share some things you can do and some things we can do to help you with your dental spring cleaning!

Things you can do for a dental “spring cleaning”

Here are a couple of suggestions from the friendly folks at Thornton Dental for your spring cleaning.

Floss before bed. Flossing daily is a vital part of avoiding to plaque and tartar, which can lead to gum disease. But it turns out that when you floss may have an impact on how effective your flossing is.

As we sleep, less cleansing saliva is produced so that bacteria can do more damage. So, floss at night and go to bed with your mouth as clean as possible to help fight those bacteria off.

Replace your toothbrush. How long have you had your toothbrush? According to the Australian Dental Association, you should buy a new toothbrush every 3-4 months. When bristles are worn out or frayed, a toothbrush doesn’t clean effectively.

So if you’ve had your toothbrush through winter, we recommend a brand new one for spring. And if you’ve been sick? Make sure that part of your recovery is to buy a new toothbrush to avoid re-infecting yourself.

Upgrade your toothbrush. If you don’t feel as though your manual toothbrush is getting the job done, consider moving to an electric toothbrush. An analysis of 56 studies published in 2014 found that electric models work better than manual brushes. Electric brushes reduced dental plaque 21 per cent more and gingivitis 11 per cent more after three months of use.

And if you have trouble brushing effectively, or limited mobility in your hands, an electric toothbrush can make the process a whole lot easier.

Stock your bathroom. While you’re spring cleaning the house, scope out your stock of oral hygiene supplies. Are you low on toothpaste, mouthwash, floss, or other dental hygiene supplies? Is your mouthwash past its expiration? Spring cleaning is the perfect time to go shopping and stock up for the summer.

Professional cleaning for your dentures. Dentures are brushed each day to keep the dentures and mouth clean. Every once in a while, however, your dentures can benefit from a professional cleaning and checkup to see if they are clean, in shape, and a good fit.

Spring is a great time to take them to Thornton Dental. We can professionally clean them, check fit, and repair any wear or damage.

Get a spring cleaning at Thornton Dental

A clean and scale may be just the thing to optimise your oral health and buff up your smile. Here’s why!

  • Healthy teeth and gums – You can’t have healthy teeth and gums without regular professional teeth cleanings.
  • Spring-fresh breath –People who have regular cleanings have fresher breath and fewer issues with halitosis (bad breath).
  • Reduced risk for dental problems – Bacteria leads to gum disease and cavities. A professional teeth cleaning can eliminate those bacteria. Regular teeth cleanings save time and money by decreasing the risk of dental problems and the need for expensive dental work.
  • Brightened teeth–Professional teeth cleanings remove stains and leave your teeth whiter, brighter, and less likely to stain.

Clean and scale at Thornton Dental

Whiten your teeth!

Toth whitening is of the most popular ways to improve your smile by lightening the existing shade of your natural teeth. Tooth whitening is non-invasive treatment, quick, and effective. At Thornton Dental Care we offer convenient at-home whitening, and super-quick and effective in-chair Zoom whitening that takes less than an hour with resulting shades eight times brighter.

More about whitening at Thornton Dental

Why Choose Thornton Dental?

Our mission is to make dentistry affordable, without sacrificing quality of care.

  • We focus on patient care
  • Exceptional infection control
  • Friendly, approachable and experienced team
  • Child-friendly and relaxing environment
  • Patient comfort, safety and satisfaction are our primary goals
  • Customised care tailored to your specific needs
  • Integrity, high standards, premium quality materials
  • Anxiety control and pain management

Thornton Dental serves the community of Thornton, Beresfield, Tarro, Woodberry, East Maitland, Chisholm, Raymond Terrace, Green Hills, Metford, Ashtonfield, Tenambit, Morpeth, Lorn, Bolwarra Heights, and surrounding areas of Maitland.

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Call (02) 4966 2996 or visit us at 9/1 Taylor Ave. in Thornton.

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