Top tips 1-3
1. Clean between teeth with dental floss or interdental brushes – before cleaning your teeth.
To loosen plaque and food that’s stuck, ready to be brushed away by your toothbrush. Do this after brushing and you’ll remove the fluoride (from your toothpaste) that protects your teeth.
2. Two is the magic number – brush your teeth twice a day for two minutes
Anything less and you won’t be cleaning all the surfaces of your teeth effectively.
3. Use a pea-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste
It’s just the right amount of fluoride – the essential ingredient that will protect your teeth against decay.
Top tips 1-3
1. Clean between teeth with dental floss or interdental brushes – before cleaning your teeth.
To loosen plaque and food that’s stuck, ready to be brushed away by your toothbrush. Do this after brushing and you’ll remove the fluoride (from your toothpaste) that protects your teeth.
2. Two is the magic number – brush your teeth twice a day for two minutes
Anything less and you won’t be cleaning all the surfaces of your teeth effectively.
3. Use a pea-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste
It’s just the right amount of fluoride – the essential ingredient that will protect your teeth against decay.
Top tips 4-6
4. Choose a toothbrush with a small head to reach every area
To get into all the nooks and crannies, ensuring you’re cleaning your teeth thoroughly. Electric toothbrushes are best for removing plaque.
5. Use gentle, circular movements and don’t press too hard
Brushing in small circles is proven to be more effective for cleaning and being gentle will prevent wearing down the surface of teeth.
6. Brush the surface of every tooth and along your gumline too
To remove plaque on teeth and where your teeth meet your gums – to help prevent gum disease
Top tips 4-6
4. Choose a toothbrush with a small head to reach every area
To get into all the nooks and crannies, ensuring you’re cleaning your teeth thoroughly. Electric toothbrushes are best for removing plaque.
5. Use gentle, circular movements and don’t press too hard
Brushing in small circles is proven to be more effective for cleaning and being gentle will prevent wearing down the surface of teeth.
6. Brush the surface of every tooth and along your gumline too
To remove plaque on teeth and where your teeth meet your gums – to help prevent gum disease
Top tips 7-9
7. Don’t rinse your mouth after brushing
By keeping toothpaste on your teeth for longer you’ll be maximising the preventative benefits.
8. Change your toothbrush regularly (every two to three months)
Worn out toothbrushes with frayed bristles might not remove plaque well enough.
9. Keeping on top of your dental health doesn’t stop there
Don’t forget to visit your dental hygienist or dental therapist at least once every six months and your dentist at least once a year.
Top tips 7-9
7. Don’t rinse your mouth after brushing
By keeping toothpaste on your teeth for longer you’ll be maximising the preventative benefits.
8. Change your toothbrush regularly (every two to three months)
Worn out toothbrushes with frayed bristles might not remove plaque well enough.
9. Keeping on top of your dental health doesn’t stop there
Don’t forget to visit your dental hygienist or dental therapist at least once every six months and your dentist at least once a year.
Maintaining your dental health
Keeping your teeth and gums healthy helps you avoid emergency visits. The best way to do this is by following a regular dental care routine, booking in visits to see your dental hygienist and attending regular dental health check-ups.
Maintaining your dental health
Keeping your teeth and gums healthy helps you avoid emergency visits. The best way to do this is by following a regular dental care routine, booking in visits to see your dental hygienist and attending regular dental health check-ups.