Why brush your teeth?
- To remove bacteria and prevent tartar from forming, and so to fight off decay and gum disease.
- You keep fresh breath and a bright smile!
What kind of toothbrush?
- Very soft bristles, so as not to damage the enamel or irritate the gums.
- As many bristles as possible, to remove dental plaque.
- A small head, to reach everywhere, especially right at the back behind the molars.
- We recommend the Oral-B brand, with round brush heads.
- Change the head every 3 months, once a season!
- Can be complemented with a tongue scraper (for fresh breath), floss and/or interdental brushes.
What kind of toothpaste or mouthwash?
- A fluoride toothpaste, suited to your age.
- For protection against decay: Elmex Caries Protection or Elgydium Caries Protection toothpaste.
- For sensitive teeth: Elmex Sensitive toothpaste.
- For everyday comfort, as a daily mouthwash: Listerine Zero.
How can you improve your daily brushing?
- Brush twice a day for at least 2 minutes, ideally 20 minutes after eating or drinking. Always brush the upper and lower arches separately.
- Start by brushing the top surfaces of the teeth, without any big movements: the brush does the work for you.
- Then run the brush flat over the outer and inner surfaces of the teeth. Tilt the brush head to 90° to brush the inner surface of the incisors. Do the top and bottom separately. Guide the brush with very gentle circular movements, following the gum line.
- Finish by running the brush head behind the back molars.
With an electric brush, let the head do the work: no big movements, just gentle passes, and the plaque disappears.
