Oral-care products
How oral-care products work, when they may help and what to check when choosing them.
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Oral-care products · 4 min read
Electric toothbrushes
Technique, brush heads and useful features. We explain what a powered brush can help with and what still depends on you.
Oral-care products · 5 min read
Dental floss: how to choose it and use it correctly
Choose between round floss and flat tape, clean both sides of each gap, and use a water flosser before brushing with fluoride toothpaste.
Oral-care products · 3 min read
Plaque disclosing products
Tablets and solutions make plaque easier to see. We explain how to use that feedback without mistaking colour for a diagnosis.
Oral-care products · 4 min read
Interdental brushes
What interdental brushes do, how to use them each day, and how their shapes and sizes affect your choice.
Oral-care products · 3 min read
Teeth whitening at home
Stain removal and bleaching are different. We explain expectations, possible drawbacks and what to ask before choosing a home treatment.
Oral-care products · 3 min read
Oral irrigators and water flossers
Water flossers, dental showers and oral irrigators describe the same category. We explain their role, upkeep and limits.