Research has linked improved oral hygiene with reduced cardiovascular risk, so paying attention to your dental health is important
When it comes to looking after your health, brushing your teeth properly offers more benefits than just keeping your chompers and gums in good condition. Research shows that the knock-on effects of poor dental hygiene can be more far-reaching than you would think, especially where your heart health is concerned.
According a study from dental experts, tooth decay, gum disease, and general poor oral health puts stress on your cardiovascular system, and proper oral hygiene can reduce your risk of heart-related problems. If interdental cleaning (cleaning between your teeth) isn't part of your routine.
The Curaprox Superduo pack is a premium kit which includes an ultra-soft toothbrush and interdental brushes, products which experts say are vital to getting a full clean. The set costs £5.70 in total.
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This set is the perfect option for getting everything you need to give your teeth a comprehensive clean, and both the regular toothbrush and the interdental ones benefit from Swiss engineering and Curaprox’s long history of toothbrushing excellence.
The interdental brush, a thin bristle brush that you gently push between your teeth and pull out to dislodge anything unwanted or left behind. Combined with regular brushing, this will help to keep your teeth and gums healthy, reduce your risk of gum disease, and also help to protect your cardiovascular system.
“Increased daily toothbrushing frequency as well daily interdental cleaning is associated with reduced systemic inflammation, better health outcomes, and a lowered mortality risk" as Curaprox said in their study.
“Cardiometabolic diseases are the leading causes of death and disability worldwide, and as such, provision of basic oral hygiene advice should be included in chronic disease prevention programmes.”
Things like food, sugars, acids, bacteria and plaque can build up between your teeth, and your regular toothbrush is more or less powerless to reach those problem areas, and even the most rigorous of brushing can miss something.
Curaprox says 70% of the work will be done by the toothbrush, with the soft bristles minimising any damage to gums, an ergonomic octagonal handle that will reach every tooth, and an angled head to make sure no square inch is missed. The remaining 30% is done by the easy-to-use interdental brushes, whose own soft filaments keep your gums safe whilst breaking apart and removing plaque between your teeth.
If you’ve never used an interdental brush before, fret not: it’s super easy. Gently push the brush between your teeth, then gently pull it back out, and move onto the next gap. It’s as simple as that. It’s made all the easier by Curaprox’s commitment to advanced and innovative toothbrush design, focusing on outstanding cleaning with minimal fuss or effort on the user’s part.
The Curaprox 5460 toothbrush has a stellar reputation with customers over at Amazon, with a 4.8 out of 5 average won from over 22,000 reviews. “My dentist recommended this toothbrush, and it works perfectly well,” said one five-star appraisal. “The bristles are very soft, which is good if you have sensitive gums.”
“Curaprox toothbrushes are wonderful,” said another. “I have been using them for about four years. They are gentle with small heads so you can reach all of your back teeth.”
A downside of the soft bristles, however, is that they can wear out sooner than some customers would hope. One person said: “In my experience the brushes wore down after a month of use and turn into a general manual toothbrush with a larger brush surface.” This, in fairness, is around the lifespan you should expect from a manual toothbrush.
Another added: “Just had full mouth implants. These are the brushes my dental surgeon recommended. He was right. So soft. Smooth but effective at cleaning my teeth and below the gumline.”
Elsewhere, interdental brushes are widely available at chemists, with one standout being the DenTek ECO Slim Brush pack available for £4.50 at Boots. If you’d rather have an electric toothbrush over a manual, a premium alternative would be the Oral-B iO3 Matt Black Electric Toothbrush with Travel Case for £159.99 at Superdrug.
But with premium quality, Swiss engineering, and everything you need to keep your teeth and ticker in great nick, check out Curaprox’s range and see just how easy it is to elevate your oral health.
