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 Curaprox, Inava and Gum brands.
- Change it 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.
- Hold the handle of the toothbrush like a pen and keep it horizontal, so that you brush without pressing too hard.
- Start by brushing the top surfaces of the teeth with a back-and-forth movement.
- Place the brush head half on the gum and half on the teeth, tilt the brush to 45° with the bristles towards the gum, and make small, slow rotating movements, 3 times per tooth. Work arch by arch, going over the outer and inner surfaces of the teeth.
- Behind the incisors, hold the brush vertically and carry on with small, slow rotating movements.
- Then make a rolling movement from the gum towards the tooth, to clean the space between the teeth thoroughly, 4 to 5 times per tooth.
Thorough brushing twice a day is the best protection there is against decay and gum disease.
