Denta Care Services

Brushing

• You should brush your teeth at least twice a day.
• You should use a soft toothbrush when brushing your teeth.
• Circular brushing motion is recommended.
• Every time you brush your teeth, brush them for at least 2 minutes.
• It’s recommended to brush your teeth with fluoridated toothpaste.
• Make sure you don’t rinse your mouth after you spit out after brushing.
• The best times to brush your teeth are after breakfast and before bed.
• Electric toothbrushes are often recommended if you find it difficult to clean off all the plaque with a manual toothbrush.

Fissure Sealants

• Fissure sealants are resin coatings applied to the biting surfaces of teeth to prevent them from decaying.
• These are very effective for reducing decay rates.
• No damage to the natural tooth is caused by fissure sealants.

Extra Cleaning Aids

• Floss your teeth once daily.
• Do not use a sawing motion when flossing – scrape the floss up and down the surface of the tooth.
• Superfloss is useful for flossing under bridges and retainers.
• Pikster interdental brushes are useful for accessing larger triangular gaps between teeth.
• Mouthwash can be useful in certain cases and will be recommended to you by your dentist.

Fluoride

• Fluoride is important for preventing decay and remineralising teeth.
• Some people will have access to fluoride through their water supply.
• It is important to use fluoridated toothpaste.
• Children should use low-fluoride toothpaste.
• Some adults with high decay rates may need a higher concentration of fluoridated toothpaste.
• Your dentist will usually apply fluoride at your routine check-ups.