Daily care
Brushing, cleaning between teeth and adapting daily care at different stages of life.
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Daily care · 7 min read
How to brush children's teeth, step by step
Choose fluoride toothpaste, reach the difficult surfaces and adapt the routine when taste, touch or coordination gets in the way.
Daily care · 5 min read
Everyday care for teeth and gums
How to clean every tooth surface, choose fluoride toothpaste and make cleaning between your teeth part of your day.
Daily care · 4 min read
Helping someone with daily mouth care
Preparation, consent, independence and coordination with the dental team when brushing becomes difficult.
Daily care · 5 min read
Cleaning teeth with braces and retainers
A practical routine for brackets, wires and removable appliances, including food choices, problems to report and follow-up care.
Daily care · 6 min read
Food and drinks: making the daily pattern work for teeth
Understand sugar frequency, acidic drinks and cup habits, with realistic examples for home, nursery and school.
Daily care · 3 min read
Teeth, dry mouth and dentures in later life
How medicines, a dry mouth, dentures and changes in movement can affect your daily oral care.
Daily care · 3 min read
Teeth and gums during pregnancy
Managing gum changes and nausea, what to tell your dentist and why necessary treatment should not automatically be postponed.
Daily care · 3 min read
Bleeding gums: causes, examination and treatment
Understand plaque, gingivitis and periodontitis, the changes to report and the questions to ask your dentist.