An NHS doctor has revealed how we can prevent bad breath and yellowing teeth – plus a simple mistake many of us are making when it comes to oral hygiene.
The GP, who goes by Doctor Sooj online, shares his top tips with his 52,000 followers on TikTok (@doctorsooj ).
In one clip, the 32-year-old, from Hertfordshire, revealed the common mistake that can lead to staining on the teeth – and how fruit can be harmful to our gnashers.
While many of us may be quick to give our teeth a scrub after enjoying sugary and acidic foods like fruit, Dr Sooj warns that this is a bad idea.
Responding to a follower who says they have sensitive teeth after previously “binge eating fruit” before cleaning their teeth with a whitening product, he says: “The acidity from the fruit is really erosive and damaging to your enamel.
“When you brush your teeth after you’ve had sugary or acidic food, you’re basically rubbing that acid into your teeth, which wears down your enamel and then reveals the dentine layer underneath – making your teeth more yellow.
“It can also lead to all sorts of other issues, like cavities and dental plaque build up.
“Please stop using abrasive toothpastes.”
In another post, the doctor advised on how we can stop having stinky breath.
He says: “If you want to stop having bad breath, here are some things that you need to do.
“Gently brush your teeth and gums at least twice a day for two minutes.
“Try using an antimicrobial mouthwash or toothpaste.
“Get regular dental check-ups.
“Gently clean your tongue at least once a day using a tongue cleaner or scraper.
“And if you wear dentures, keep them clean and remove them at night.”
Dr Sooj previously went viral on the app revealing how often and why humans pass so much gas.
In a video which garnered 587,000 views, he says: “The NHS says that the average person farts between five and 15 times a day, but more than that can be normal for some people.
“However, it can also be an indicator of certain conditions.
“People who have lactose intolerance or coeliac disease tend to be more flatulent than others.
“It can also be a sign of things like constipation, eating things that are difficult to digest and irritable bowel syndrome.”
