Sustainability\nhas been a key word on many people\u2019s lips for several years now and the movement\nshows no sign of slowing down. Sustainability is key to help slow the rate of\nclimate change and ensure that we\u2019re looking after our environment; from less\nplastic in the oceans to cleaner air. Many people are making conscious efforts\nto be more sustainable, including upping their recycling efforts or choosing\nless plastic packaging, and this can expand to cover your dental products too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are\nnow many eco-friendly dental products on the market, from toothpaste and\nmouthwash to natural toothbrushes. If you\u2019d like to make the switch to more\nenvironmentally friendly dental care but aren\u2019t sure where to start, read on\nfor our brief guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These use\nnatural ingredients such as charcoal, peppermint, tea tree oil and aloe vera to\nclean teeth and protect gums. If you\u2019re looking for a way to naturally whiten\nteeth, look for toothpastes containing baking soda. It\u2019s important to make sure\nthat any natural toothpaste you buy still contains fluoride as this is\nessential to help fight cavities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Our plastic\ntoothbrushes end up sitting in a landfill, so when you consider that you should\nreplace your toothbrush every three to four months, that\u2019s a lot of waste\nbuilding up. Try swapping plastic toothbrushes for a bamboo model; these come\nwith nylon bristles and bamboo handles which will naturally biodegrade over\ntime. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many people\nuse mouthwash for added protection and fresh breath, but again, those plastic\nbottles are heading straight to landfill. If you\u2019re looking for a natural\nalternative, try mouthwash tablets instead of the traditional liquid. Many\nbrands come in glass jars and they can be simply chewed without using water.\nLook for ingredients like bicarbonate of soda, activated charcoal and peppermint\noil. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The right\nproducts are important for taking care of your teeth, but it\u2019s essential to\nmake regular trips to the dentist too. If you\u2019re looking for a local dentist\nsurgery in Sterling, get in touch with the team at the Riverside Dental\nPractice. We\u2019re proud to offer a full range of services, including check ups,\northodontics, fillings, crowns and more. We also provide cosmetic dental\nservices, including teeth whitening and veneers for the smile of your dreams.\nFor more information or to book an appointment, give us a call on 01786 464\n285, or visit our website. <\/a> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Sustainability has been a key word on many people\u2019s lips for several years now and the movement shows no sign of slowing down. Sustainability is key to help slow the rate of climate change and ensure that we\u2019re looking after our environment; from less plastic in the oceans to cleaner air. Many people are making […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1176","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.riversidedentalpractice.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1176","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.riversidedentalpractice.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.riversidedentalpractice.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.riversidedentalpractice.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.riversidedentalpractice.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1176"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.riversidedentalpractice.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1176\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.riversidedentalpractice.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1176"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.riversidedentalpractice.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1176"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.riversidedentalpractice.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1176"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}