{"id":2599,"date":"2025-05-29T05:10:20","date_gmt":"2025-05-29T05:10:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brightsidedental.co.uk\/blog\/?p=2599"},"modified":"2025-06-06T05:13:29","modified_gmt":"2025-06-06T05:13:29","slug":"does-busy-schedule-bad-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.brightsidedental.co.uk\/blog\/does-busy-schedule-bad-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"Does busy schedule = bad teeth?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

I just did a doubletake when I glanced at the calendar \u2013 we\u2019re just a whisker away from June and life is going so<\/em> fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the saying goes, time flies when you\u2019re having fun, but there is a negative attached: sometimes life can go so quickly that you struggle to make time for the things that don\u2019t feel \u2018urgent\u2019, and in the world of dental health that can be very bad news.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When things are busy it can easy to let dental care slide, but the truth is that preventative care is what helps keep problems away, so you don\u2019t end up having to have major treatment further down the line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, with that in mind, I thought I\u2019d share five simple things you can do to ensure your regular dental care becomes part of your life, rather than forgotten about and swept under the carpet \u2013 a busy schedule doesn\u2019t have to mean bad teeth and compromised oral health:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1.<\/strong>     <\/strong>Routine dental visits<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Obvious one this, but critical \u2013 your regular dental assessments and hygiene visits are the best way to spot issues quickly, and ensure that issues don\u2019t spiral out of control, and end up costing your teeth (and your wallet)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you haven\u2019t currently got an appointment booked, you can get one HERE<\/u><\/strong><\/a> \u2013 we offer both Saturdays and late evening slots, so if you\u2019re struggling to cram us into your busy day, that\u2019ll help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best way to ensure you always have an appointment booked?  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get one in the diary before you leave the practice next time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2.<\/strong>     <\/strong>Simple home routine<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are all sorts of gadgets and gizmos for health these days, but the truth is that your at-home dental regime doesn\u2019t need to be rocket science \u2013 here are the three simple steps to an achievable dental routine:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7       Brush twice a day<\/strong> (2 minutes, morning and night) using a fluoride toothpaste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7       Floss or use interdental brushes<\/strong> at least once a day\u2014just pick a time that works for you (even while watching TV!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7       Mouthwash?<\/strong> Great, but make sure it\u2019s used at a separate time from brushing, like after lunch or snacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3.<\/strong>     <\/strong>Dental health on the go<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re here, there and everywhere during the week, it\u2019s worth taking some dental products with you \u2013 a travel toothbrush in your bad, some floss near your desk, some chewing gum, and a little bottle of mouthwash for that post-lunch rinse. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adding some of this into your daily routine can help reduce buildup, which can accumulate easily if left unchecked,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4.<\/strong>     <\/strong>Become a member<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you join the Brightside Healthy Mouth For Life Membership club, your routine dental care is included in your subscription – so you\u2019re less likely to skip it. You\u2019ll also get discounts on treatments and priority access in emergencies. It\u2019s peace of mind and practical savings in one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5.<\/strong>     <\/strong>Follow us!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our duty doesn\u2019t begin and end when you\u2019re in the chair \u2013 we see our job as helping you in every area we can, and you\u2019ll find out lots of useful information to help you with your dental health by following us on social and reading our email newsletters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The long and short of it all?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Preventative dental care isn\u2019t about being perfect.<\/em> It\u2019s about being consistent.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A few minutes each day and regular visits to us can keep your teeth strong, your gums healthy, and your smile looking great.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Need help building a routine or booking your next visit?<\/strong> Hit reply, or call us on 020 8888 4401 – we\u2019re always here to help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ketan<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

I just did a doubletake when I glanced at the calendar \u2013 we\u2019re just a whisker away from June and life is going so fast. As the saying goes, time flies when you\u2019re having fun, but there is a negative attached: sometimes life can go so quickly that you struggle to make time for the things that … Continue reading Does busy schedule = bad teeth?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":2602,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2599","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.brightsidedental.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2599","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.brightsidedental.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.brightsidedental.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.brightsidedental.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.brightsidedental.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2599"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.brightsidedental.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2599\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.brightsidedental.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2602"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.brightsidedental.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2599"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.brightsidedental.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2599"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.brightsidedental.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2599"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}