Brushing

Here are some easy instructions:

• Place the head of your toothbrush against your teeth and then tilt the bristle tips to a 45-degree angle against the gumline.
• Move the brush in small circular movements, several times, on all the surfaces of the tooth.
• Brush the outer surfaces of each tooth, upper and lower, keeping the bristles angled against the gum line. Use the same method on the inside surfaces of all your teeth.
• Brush the chewing surfaces of the teeth.
• To clean the inside surfaces of the front teeth, tilt the brush vertically and make several small circular strokes with the front part of the brush.
• Brushing your tongue will help freshen your breath and will clean your mouth by removing bacteria.
• After brushing, spit out, but do not rinse, to make the most of the fluoride’s preventive effect from your toothpaste.
• Avoid eating or drinking for two hours after brushing your teeth.

If you struggle brushing for the recommended two minutes, visit the Brush DJ website for a completely free app that plays your favourite music for two minutes whilst you brush your teeth!

You can also use it to set yourself reminders to brush your teeth twice a day, carry out interdental cleaning and use a mouthwash (if recommended by your dentist).