By Laura Bailey
When it comes to prioritising your oral health and getting into a routine, sometimes it's difficult to know where to start. From choosing the right toothbrush to effectively taking care of sensitive teeth and gums, there’s so much out there, and it's important to find something that works for you and effortlessly fits into your lifestyle.
Looking after your teeth shouldn’t be a chore; with the right products, it can even be enjoyable.
ORAL HYGIENE IN ONE
One thing I love about the Kent Oral Range is that you can get all your oral hygiene needs in one. The comprehensive SONIK Advanced Oral Care Starter Kit has everything you need to start your journey to better dental health. From their super durable, long-lasting SONIK Electric Toothbrushes, which are really well designed and engineered, to a selection of interdental brushes catering for all sizes, BRILLIANT Whitening Toothpaste and more. It's a great starting point and helps you maintain a deep clean every time you brush.
LESS IS MORE
When it comes to transferring from a manual to an Electric Toothbrush, the key message I tell my patients is less is more. Sometimes, electric toothbrushes can feel quite strong and require a real adjustment, and as a result, people don’t brush effectively because it's too much of a shock.
The SONIK Range is really effective, so you don’t need to press hard or speed through it—it's more about direction and duration rather than force. Angling the bristles into the gum line, half on the gum and half on the tooth, with light pressure is key, as it is spending enough time on the gum line so that the bacteria can be removed. Your bristles shouldn’t spray and should stay nice and firm.
If you’re unsure, take your toothbrush to your dental hygienist and ask them to show you how to use it. They’ll be more than happy to help, and it will ensure you get the most out of it.
MAKING THE TIME
We all have busy lives, and making time for effective cleaning can be a challenge. The optimum time to clean our teeth is two minutes which, when you time it, is actually longer than you think - most people clean for around 45 seconds. The SONIK Electric Toothbrush comes with a two-minute timer, providing all of those important cues for added convenience.
It also has three bespoke brush modes - standard, deep clean and polishing. Knowing when to use the different modes can be confusing, but you could incorporate the deep cleaning once a week - say on a Sunday night to help reset for the week ahead. That will help you prevent calculus and plaque build-up. Combining it with other self-care rituals, such as enjoying a face mask or flossing, could make it fun too!
The polishing mode could then be used before an event or if you want to brush your teeth midday before a meeting.
THE PINNACLE OF TOOTHBRUSHES
It is important to have a toothbrush that looks and feels nice. Many Electric Toothbrushes are unattractive, bulky, and take up a lot of room in the bathroom.
The Kent Range is beautifully made and engineered, a testament to their long-standing experience in product development. I love how aesthetic the SONIK Toothbrushes are - they look really nice and come in two stylish colours, Graphite and Pearl Pink. The fact that the toothbrush is slim makes it convenient to take on the go or on holiday and means you can get right to the back of your teeth. Many people struggle with wisdom tooth pain, and the gums can get sore and infected, so using a brush that allows you to get right to the back and manipulate around corners is a game changer.
Normally, slim toothbrushes don’t have enough power in the sonic vibrations, but this lightweight one does and feels really comfortable at the same time. This can be especially beneficial for patients with arthritis, dementia, special needs, etc.
The toothbrush is also portable and fast-charging, great for when you're travelling or on business and are caught short—it takes just two hours to charge. Combining style and function, the SONIK Toothbrush also makes a great present for Father’s Day or Christmas.
SUSTAINABILITY WITH PERFORMANCE
Reducing plastic waste and opting for products that use sustainable material can ensure you’re doing your bit for the environment too, but often comes at the expense of performance. Kent’s Oral Care Range is highly effective and has a number of eco-friendly additions that allow you to enjoy a more environmentally conscious approach to personal care. For example, biodegradable handles have been incorporated into the toothbrushes, and the interdental brushes are recyclable. This kind of hybrid is rare.
TOP TIPS FOR GREAT ORAL HYGIENE
1. Always use an electric toothbrush in conjunction with an interdental aid, whether that's floss or an interdental brush.
2. Change your brush head every three months to ensure you get the most out of your bristles and that they are not becoming worn and splayed.
3. Make sure you get a check-up at the dentist at least once a year because the mouth is very good at hiding dental diseases until they're much more advanced. Prevention is key.
4. Reduce the amount of sugar in your diet in conjunction with brushing your teeth. Unfortunately, brushing your teeth for two minutes and flossing twice daily doesn't compensate for a poor diet.
5. Use Fluoride Toothpaste with an Electric Toothbrush, such as the Kent Oral Care SONIK Toothbrush. The innovative technology pushes the fluoride and water into all the nooks and crannies of your teeth and under your gums, ensuring you get that fluoride dose further than you can reach.
In summary, having a superior toothbrush and Oral Care Range can empower you to effectively care for your teeth and gums and reduce the likelihood of any issues in the future. The Kent Oral Range has been designed with convenience, style, and superior functionality in mind and will not disappoint. It makes taking care of your oral health easier than ever before.
Author Bio
Laura Bailey graduated with a first-class BSc (Hons) degree as a Dental Therapist from Manchester University in 2013. Since, she has been working in private practice for 10 years in Richmond.
Laura is a progressive therapist keen to develop her full scope of practice and has recently graduated with distinction from a PG Dip in Restorative and Aesthetic Dentistry. She is passionate about her relationships with her patients and wants to inspire other therapists to take the plunge and do more of what they love. She has also grown a social media following of over 170k followers and educates them on all dental things.
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