1 Are you going enough?
Research* reveals that adults aged 55-plus are the worst dentist dodgers, with more than 26% admitting that they haven’t been to the dentist for at least a year or more. The NHS advises that you should have a routine check-up every six months to a year, to maintain a healthy mouth, teeth and gums, and to spot potential problems before they arise.
2 Take the breath check
The biggest cause of bad breath is gum disease, says dental surgeon Dr Guy Barwell (theimplantcentre.com). ‘To tell how bad your breath smells, lick your arm, let it dry and then have a sniff,’ he says. ‘This will give an indication of any odour-producing bacteria in your mouth.’
3 Good gums
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