Look after your pearly whites the natural way

This month sees the Oral Health Foundation’s National Smile Month (18 May-18 June), which for almost 50 years has championed the benefits of having good oral health and promoting the value of a healthy smile. It’s more important than ever for us to practise good oral hygiene, as it may be some time before we are able to access our dentist for a routine checkup.

Brushing our teeth is an important part of the daily regimen, and as such should be done twice daily - once in the morning and once in the evening. In the morning, always wait half an hour after eating as otherwise the acids left in the mouth from eating coupled with the brushing action can damage the tooth enamel and cause erosion. At night, the best time to brush your teeth is immediately before going to bed. Regular use of mouthwash and flossing can also help you maintain good oral hygiene.

When choosing products to use for your oral care routine, it’s important to think about your oral health needs. Leading botanical brand JASON offers a range of oral care, featuring toothpastes (with or without fluoride) and mouthwashes with something for every dental concern. Choose from:

Healthy Mouth range to fight tartar build-up plus antimicrobial and antiseptic tea tree oil to fight bacteria.

PowerSmile range for whiter, brighter smiles with natural teeth whiteners and super-fresh pepperminty breath.

Sea Fresh range formulated with blue-green algae for strengthening tooth enamel.

Simply Coconut Chamomile Soothing Toothpaste for sensitive gums and mouth made with 99% earth-sourced ingredients.

Kids Only Strawberry Toothpaste for fun fruity freshness in an easy-to-squeeze tube that encourages independent brushing.

All products are vegan-friendly, cruelty-free and free from SLS, parabens, preservatives, artificial colours, artificial sweeteners, saccharin and propylene glycol.

See the whole range and shop at jasonnaturalcare.co.uk/dental.

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