01786 231123
welcome@toothplus.co.uk
Tooth+Tooth+Tooth+Tooth+
  • About
    • tooth+ Team
  • Treatments
    • General Dental Care
    • Dental Examinations
    • Dental Hygiene
    • Dental Implants
    • Cosmetic Dentistry
    • Teeth Whitening
    • Invisible Braces
  • Implants
    • Single Dental Implants
    • Implant Retained Dental Bridges
    • Implant Retained Dentures
    • Dental Implant FAQ’s
  • Invisible Braces
  • Rejuvenation
  • Fees
  • Dental Anxiety
  • News
  • Contact

COVID19 – Home Tips for your Teeth and Body

    Home Updates COVID19 – Home Tips for your Teeth and Body
    NextPrevious

    COVID19 – Home Tips for your Teeth and Body

    By Rachael Blyth | Updates | Comments are Closed | 29 April, 2020 | 0

    Dear patients and friends,

     

    We sincerely hope that you are all safe and well at home and trying to remain positive and productive amidst the current uncertainty. We want to remind you that we are still here for you during this time, and are available to speak to you via social media or telephone should you have a dental emergency. While we cannot see you at the practice, we can virtually triage you and offer advice on next steps.

     

    We will be communicating with you via email and social media (Facebook and Instagram – @toothplus or @rachael_toothplus) over the coming months to keep you updated and to offer some useful oral hygiene and general health and nutrition tips. We’ll also be sharing some team updates so that you don’t forget our faces (!) and you know what the whole team are getting up to during lockdown.

     

    Finally, we look forward to welcoming you once again to tooth+ in the not too distant future. In the meantime we will miss you – you are a big part of all of our lives. Please look after yourselves and follow the Government’s advice on social distancing so we can all help to #flattenthecurve.

     

    Man flossing his teeth in a mirror

    Oral Health Advice at Home

     

    Oral health is linked to your overall health and wellbeing – take it from the World Health Organisation

     

    We hope you are continuing to look after your teeth in the tooth+ way – diligent toothbrushing (preferably with an electric toothbrush) and cleaning in-between your teeth with floss, ‘floss picks’ or interdental brushes twice daily.

     

    Now is a more important time than ever to keep up with your good oral health habits. The World Health Organisation themselves have stressed that with healthy mouths come healthy bodies and a better quality of life. Keeping your mouth healthy now will prevent dental problems and treatment needed in the future.

     

    Here are our top tips for keeping your mouth sparkling clean and healthy during lockdown:

     

    • Brush and floss at least twice daily
    • If you use an electric toothbrush, hold at a 45 degree angle toward the gum line and move in a circular movement over the front, top and back of teeth
    • Don’t scrub too hard on your gums as you may do them more harm than good!
    • If you find string floss difficult or painful to use, try TePe interdental brushes for cleaning between the teeth
    • If your gums bleed when brushing or flossing, you may not be cleaning your teeth as often or as effectively as needed — keep up twice daily cleaning (including between your teeth) and bleeding should subside within a week
    • Rinse your mouth with/sip water after eating to prevent plaque build up
    • Rinse with a fluoride mouthwash after brushing for an extra fluoride boost

     

    Remember also to try and move your body daily (see below!), eat sensibly and keep your diet low in sugary and acidic food and drinks. If you wear braces or have implants or crowns, try to avoid hard or sticky foods that could pose a risk of fracture or breakage such as nuts, popcorn, and toffee. If you smoke, this is a perfect time to set yourself the challenge to stop.

     

    woman exercising at homeMove Your Body!

     

    Now is a great time to put those new years resolutions into action! We’re sure most of you that wrote down some resolutions just a few months ago will have added included something exercise related.

     

    They say it takes 30 days to form a habit, so why not use the next few weeks to get into a home exercise routine that suits you, especially since there are so many free resources available. Healthy body, healthy mind!

     

    If you need some extra encouragement, here are our top exercise finds for keeping fit during the lockdown:

     

    • Try Joe Wicks’ free, daily YouTube workouts to improve your overall fitness levels — on your own or with the kids
    • To increase flexibility and get some headspace, try a relaxing yoga flow with Adriene
    • If you’re missing your gym classes, try the Peloton app for at-home gym classes with a virtual group – free for 90 days if you sign up before 30 April
    • Take part in the ‘Run for Heroes’ initiative to raise money for the NHS – run 5K, donate £5 and nominate 5 more friends when you finish

     

    fruit and vegetables in stirlingFrom Easter Eggs to Fresh Fruit and Veg!

     

    We’ll let you off for a little indulgence in chocolate bars and Easter eggs over the long weekend, but now it’s time to move on to healthier snacks which are easier on your smile.

     

    Try to swap out snacking on sweets and chocolate for fresh fruit and veg. There are lots of local fresh produce suppliers offering home delivery of fruit and veg boxes straight to your doorstep. It’s a great way to try new recipes and improve your health.

     

    Dental tip: don’t forget that fruit is high in sugar. Even though it’s naturally occurring, too much can be harmful to your teeth Try eating more berries (they’re in season!) which are lower in sugar than other fruits such as apples or mango.

     

    For a healthy snack for the kids, try a blueberry and oat smoothie for breakfast instead of cereal, or homemade fruit yogurt ice lollies as an afternoon snack or dessert.

     

    Hello from the Team

     

    We are all getting together regularly on Zoom. Some of us have been busy looking after our children, and we are all spending lots of time learning new skills and watching plenty of Dental webinars!

     

    tooh+ staff in stirling on zoom

     

    Thank You, Key WorkersThank You, Key Workers

     

    Finally, we know that many of our patients are either NHS or key workers themselves or have close family and friends who are. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for all you are doing. We will be clapping for you this Thursday.

     

    We look forward to welcoming you back very soon, and remember if we can help in any way, please contact us.

    coronavirus advice, covid19 advice, health advice stirling, stirling dentist

    Rachael Blyth

    More posts by Rachael Blyth

    Related Post

    • multidisciplinary surgical management of periodontitis

      Help! I have toothache

      By Rachael Blyth | Comments are Closed

      If you are experiencing dental pain, here are some measures that may help until you can come in for your appointment

    • stirling dentist fitness challenge

      Tooth+ Steps Challenge

      By Rachael Blyth | Comments are Closed

      Rachael has provided us all with pedometers to keep track of our daily steps.

    • The dental team at Stirling dentist Tooth Plus

      Best Wishes for the Festive Season

      By Rachael Blyth | Comments are Closed

      To all our patients from all of us here at tooth+, we are sending you our warmest wishes for this festive season.

    • rachel and staff cleaning tooth plusin stirling

      Getting Ready To Welcome You Back

      By Rachael Blyth | Comments are Closed

      The Scottish Government have announced that dental practices can reopen from Monday 22nd June for emergency and urgent care. Learn what precautions and changes we’ve made for this gradual reopening and our plans for when we welcome you all back to the practice.

    • dental health advice in Stirling, dental health advice from Tooth Plus Central Scotland Dentist

      What To Do if a Dental Filling Falls Out

      By Rachael Blyth | Comments are Closed

      Under normal circumstances we would recommend that you call your Dentist straight away to make an appointment to get the tooth assessed. With all Dental practices in the UK are closed to face to face consultations due to COVID-19, what can you do to help yourself?

    NextPrevious

    Recent Posts

    • Why Should I Become a Private Patient at tooth+?
    • Dental Implants at tooth+
    • Invisalign at Tooth+ Stirling
    • Happy Halloween from Tooth+
    • Tooth+ vs Online Mail Order Clear Aligner Companies

    Recent Comments

      Archives

      • July 2023
      • May 2023
      • March 2023
      • October 2022
      • May 2022
      • April 2021
      • December 2020
      • June 2020
      • May 2020
      • April 2020
      • March 2020
      • February 2020
      • June 2018
      • May 2015
      • April 2015
      • January 2014
      • December 2013

      Categories

      • Cosmetic Dentistry
      • Dental Implants
      • Facial Rejuvenation
      • Special Offers
      • Stirling Dentist
      • Updates

      CONTACT US

      Tooth+
      1 Munro Road
      Stirling
      FK7 7UU

      Tel: 01786 231123

      Email: welcome@toothplus.co.uk

      Last Updated: December 1, 2023 - 11:08 am

      INFORMATION

      • GDC Regulatory Information
      • Complaints Policy
      • Website Terms & Conditions
      • Privacy Policy
      • Website Disclaimer

      LATEST NEWS

      • Why Should I Become a Private Patient at tooth+? July 28, 2023
      • Dental Implants at tooth+ May 10, 2023
      • Invisalign at Tooth+ Stirling March 16, 2023

      OPENING HOURS

      Monday                08:30 – 17:30

      Tuesday               08:30 – 20:00

      Wednesday       08:30 – 17:00

      Thursday            08:30 – 20:00

      Friday                   08:30 – 17:00

      Copyright © 2023 tooth+ | All Rights Reserved | Dental Website Design in Scotland by interphase
      • Home
      • About
        • Dental Team
      • Treatments
        • General Dentistry
        • Dental Checkups
        • Dental Hygiene
        • Dental Implants
        • Cosmetic Dentistry
        • Tooth Whitening
        • Invisible Braces
      • Implants
        • Single Dental Implants
        • Implant Retained Dental Bridges
        • Implant Retained Dentures
        • Dental Implant FAQ’s
      • Invisible Braces
      • Rejuvenation
      • Dental Anxiety
      • Fees
      • News
      • Contact
      • Emergency
      Tooth+