Brushing

• Brush for at least 2 minutes each time to thoroughly clean all tooth surfaces.
• Brush your tongue using a back-to-front sweeping method to remove food particles and freshen your mouth.
• Remember to gently brush the roof of your mouth.

Choosing a Toothpaste

• Choose a toothpaste that meets your dental health needs e.g. sensitive toothpaste for sensitive teeth, or fluoride toothpaste to help strengthen weak spots and prevent cavities.
• For children's teeth, it is always advisable to choose a toothpaste designed for milk-teeth, or children's new adult teeth.

The Right Toothbrush

• Children need to use a child-size toothbrush, specific to the size and shape of their mouths and hands.
• Soft bristles with rounded ends provide gentle cleaning of teeth and delicate gum tissue.
• For adults, most dental professionals recommend a soft-bristle brush for removing plaque to help fight cavities and help prevent gum disease.

Replacing Your Toothbrush

• Replace your toothbrush every three months.
• As a rule of thumb, when the bristles on your brush start to look splayed in a fan-like effect, replace it.

Nutrition and Dental Health

• A good diet equals healthier teeth.
• Sugary snacks can lead to cavities.
• Choose nutritious snacks for you and your family, such as vegetables, low-fat yogurt, fruits and low-fat cheeses, which are healthier and better for your teeth.

Flossing

• Removes plaque and food particles between your teeth.
• Helps prevent tooth decay.