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See your dentist and hygienist for regular check ups. As well as taking a preventive approach to dental care, your dentist will also check for mouth cancer. Elmsleigh House Dental Clinic is a private practice in Farnham offering an [extensive range of treatments](https://www.elmsleighhouse.co.uk/our-treatments) and a premium level of care. [![Contact us](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2605342/18813c0b-4561-43d7-acda-d918c920b7fa.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/2605342/18813c0b-4561-43d7-acda-d918c920b7fa) 2. Brush your teeth well. You should brush your teeth at least twice a day for a minimum of two minutes with toothpaste containing at least 1450ppm fluoride, as this helps protect teeth from cavities.  [ ![Gill film screenshot](https://www.elmsleighhouse.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Gill%20film%20screenshot.png?width=867&name=Gill%20film%20screenshot.png)**Watch Gill, one of our dental hygienists, show how to brush your teeth effectively**](https://youtu.be/QVvEuxFQcDc)**.** 3. **Cut back on sugar.** Reducing sugary food and drinks from your diet can considerably cut your risk for tooth decay. We recommend keeping any sweet treats to meal times only, to avoid constant snacking, and to brush your teeth well afterwards. 4. **Stop smoking.** Smoking doubles the risk of gum disease as well as being linked to many other health issues. Get help to quit if needed! 5. **Eat healthily.** When you cut back on sugar, resolve to eat healthily for your teeth and general well-being. Dairy products high in calcium are great for your teeth, and fibrous foods increase your saliva and help scrub away plaque from your teeth. So, whatever your resolution, make sure you commit to it. Ours is to commit to you, and our private patients have confidence in their teeth and smile for this very reason.   [![Read our tips to keep your New Year's Resolutions](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2605342/5addc2e2-5680-4952-9af5-4b59967461db.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/2605342/5addc2e2-5680-4952-9af5-4b59967461db)   ![](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/content/email-template-images/placeholder_200x200.png) ### CONTACT US TO BOOK OR FOR MORE INFORMATION © 2026 Elmsleigh House Dental Clinic. 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