ChildrenĬhildren don't need to use a specific 'children's toothpaste' for brushing their teeth. It is recommended that adults should use a toothpaste with at least 1,350 to 1,500 parts per million (ppm) fluoride. Before making a purchase you should always check the packaging. The packaging should explicitly state how much fluoride your toothpaste contains. It's important to pick toothpaste with the right concentration of fluoride for your needs. If you're not sure what toothbrush matches your needs best then speak with your dentist or hygienist, they will be happy to advise you on this. A toothbrush with medium or soft bristles will be fine to clean the teeth of most adults. When buying a toothbrush most adults should be looking for one with a small head and a compact, angled arrangement of long and short round end bristles. Some people find it easier to clean their teeth with an electric toothbrush, this could be because they can reach further back in the mouth or because the toothbrush might let them know when they have brushed for 2 minutes, meaning they always brush for the recommended time.
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Electric or manualĮlectric and manual toothbrushes are equally effective at removing plaque from your mouth, if you are brushing correctly. The important thing is you are brushing all the tooth surfaces in your mouth and you are doing it twice a day. When it comes to finding the correct toothbrush for you it's best to keep it simple. Your dentist or hygienist will be able to advise you on your own individual brushing needs based on your own dental health, history and needs. Use the timer on your phone, put a clock in your bathroom or just keep an eye on your watch. When it comes to brushing your teeth remember twice a day for 2 minutes at a time. Brushing your teeth after breakfast removes any residual food and plaque allowing you to start the day feeling fresh and clean. In addition to brushing before bed you should brush your teeth at one other time during the day. Once the plaque on your teeth has calcified you can't remove it with normal brushing, instead it will need to be removed by a dentist or hygenist. Going to sleep with plaque on your teeth can allow plaque to calcify. One of those times should be just before you go to sleep at night. Plaque causes tooth decay and gum disease, which is why it's so important to get rid of it through brushing with a fluoride toothpaste.Īs a general rule you should be brushing your teeth twice a day. Brushing your teeth properly and regularly is the best way to remove this and stop plaque building up. Plaque is the layer that coats your teeth and gums. Knowing when and how often you should brush your teeth is a vital part of keeping teeth and gums clean and healthy.
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