Doctor shares simple mistake you might be making in oral hygiene
An NHS doctor has revealed a simple way to avoid bad breath and yellow teeth, pointing out a simple mistake many of us make when it comes to oral hygiene.
The NHS GP who goes by Doctor Sooj online, shares his top tips with his 52,000 followers on TikTok, giving advice on matters of health and wellbeing. In a recent post the 32-year-old medic from Hertfordshire shared a common mistake that can lead to staining on teeth and warned about the harmful effect of fruit on our gnashers. It might seem like a good idea to give our teeth a quick brush after eating sugary or acidic foods but Dr Sooj warned that this is a bad idea when it comes to fruit.
A follower complained to Dr Sooj of developing sensitive teeth after “binge eating fruit” before brushing using a whitening product. But this was a bad idea, the doctor said. “The acidity from the fruit is really erosive and damaging to your enamel. When you brush your teeth after you’ve had sugary or acidic food, you’re basically rubbing that acid into your teeth, which wears down your enamel and then reveals the dentine layer underneath – making your teeth more yellow.”
The NHS GP who goes by Doctor Sooj online, shares his top tips with his 52,000 followers on TikTok (Jam Press/@doctorsooj)“It can also lead to all sorts of other issues, like cavities and dental plaque build up,” he added. “Please stop using abrasive toothpastes.” In another post on oral hygiene the Tiktok doc advised followers about how to stop bad breath. “If you want to stop having bad breath, here are some things that you need to do,” he explained.
“Gently brush your teeth and gums at least twice a day for two minutes. Try using an antimicrobial mouthwash or toothpaste. Get regular dental check-ups. Gently clean your tongue at least once a day using a tongue cleaner or scraper. And if you wear dentures, keep them clean and remove them at night.”
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Dr Sooj previously went viral on the app revealing how often and why humans pass so much gas. In a video which garnered 587,000 views, he says: “The NHS says that the average person farts between five and 15 times a day, but more than that can be normal for some people. “However, it can also be an indicator of certain conditions. People who have lactose intolerance or coeliac disease tend to be more flatulent than others. It can also be a sign of things like constipation, eating things that are difficult to digest and irritable bowel syndrome.”
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