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Children’s development · 6 min read
The first teeth: care from birth to age three
A practical start with brushing, teething, feeds and cups, including what to discuss at the first dental visit.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Children’s development · 6 min read
Brushing together in the preschool years
Build a workable routine, respond to brushing difficulties and protect milk teeth while your child learns to take part.
Children’s development · 5 min read
New permanent teeth in the school years
Recognise the first permanent molars, adapt brushing during tooth changes and know when sensitivity or an injury needs attention.
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.
Children’s development · 5 min read
Looking after your teeth as a teenager
Make daily care work around school, braces and sport, and understand bleeding gums, fresh breath and acidic drinks.