BRUSHING YOUR TEETH – Are you doing it all wrong?

Here are the most important points to remember:

  1. Use a fluoride toothpaste and higher concentrations of fluoride if you are prone to decay. Ask us for specific advice.
  2. Brush for a minimum of two minutes twice a day and spend 30 seconds in each quadrant of your mouth.
  3. Do not rinse out with water immediately after cleaning your teeth, as this washes away the fluoride. Spit don’t rinse!!
  4. Turn off the tap when brushing- nothing to do with your teeth – but saves a lot of water!
  5. Floss or use another inter-dental cleaning device such as a water-flosser or Tepe brush once a day.

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Last Updated on 14/05/2026 by team