29/05/2026
Something I still say in almost every consultation, after 25 years.
Brush twice a day. Last thing at night and one other time. It sounds almost too simple to mention. But the cases that stay with me longest are rarely the complex ones. They are the ones where the foundation wasn’t there.
Oral health is cumulative. What you do consistently, quietly, every day, shapes what I see in the chair years later. No treatment I can offer will outperform a patient who looks after their mouth at home.
The mouth is not separate from the rest of the body. Gum disease has well-established links to systemic inflammation, cardiovascular health, and metabolic conditions. When I talk about brushing, I am not talking about aesthetics. I am talking about long-term health.
Two minutes. Twice a day. Fluoride toothpaste. Last thing before sleep, when saliva flow drops and teeth are most vulnerable.
It is the least glamorous advice I give. It is also the most important.
The simplest habits, done consistently, are still the ones that protect you most.