Brush your teeth at least twice a day. Use a soft-tufted brush. The head of the brush should be small enough to get into all the areas of the mouth. Spend at least two minutes brushing, covering all areas (inside, outside, and biting areas of each tooth). Pay particular attention to where the teeth meet the gums. Get a new toothbrush every 3-4 months. Many people find that an electric toothbrush does a better job and so they have become popular. It is usually advised that you should use a toothpaste that contains fluoride. (The fluoride helps to prevent tooth decay.)Brush your teeth at least twice a day. Use a soft-tufted brush. The head of the brush should be small enough to get into all the areas of the mouth. Spend at least two minutes brushing, covering all areas (inside, outside, and biting areas of each tooth). Pay particular attention to where the teeth meet the gums. Get a new toothbrush every 3-4 months. Many people find that an electric toothbrush does a better job and so they have become popular. It is usually advised that you should use a toothpaste that contains fluoride. (The fluoride helps to prevent tooth decay.)
Floss your teeth at least once a day after brushing (Some people who have not flossed before are surprised as to how much extra debris can be removed by flossing in addition to brushing.) If you are not sure how to floss, then ask your dentist or dental hygienist. Briefly: the 'usual' floss looks a bit like cotton thread. Cut off about 40cm. Wind the ends round your middle fingers of each hand. Then grab the floss between the thumbs and first finger to obtain a tight 3-4 cm section which you can pull between teeth. Gently scrape the floss against the sides of each tooth from the gum downwards. This will clean the narrow spaces between the teeth which toothbrushes cannot get to.
Effective cleaning with your interdental brush:
1. Slide the brush at right angles very gently between your teeth. If it does not glide easily, work it in gently or choose a smaller size.
2. Move the brush full length back and forth until the interdental area is clean. If the brush is angled, first at one side and then at the other, it will clean larger surfaces. 3. Cleaning between your back teeth will be easier if you curve the wire so that it can be moved in at right angles. Once curved, do not straighten or curve at another angle to avoid damage to the brush.
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