Technique, brush heads and useful features. We explain what a powered brush can help with and what still depends on you.
Caring for adult teeth and gums
Daily habits, changes in your gums and preparing for appointments are part of looking after your health. We also explain changing needs in pregnancy, later life and when helping someone else.
Practical guides
Start with daily care or choose the situation that matters to you. Each guide includes practical steps, questions for your dental team and sources.
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.
Gum health · 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.
Dental visits · 4 min read
Your dental visit: preparation and treatment decisions
What to bring, how to discuss worries and which questions help you understand the proposed treatment and next steps.
Care in later life · 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.
Help with daily care · 3 min read
Helping someone with daily mouth care
Preparation, consent, independence and coordination with the dental team when brushing becomes difficult.
Pregnancy · 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.
Tools for daily care
Read what brushes, floss and other aids are for, how to use them and where their limits lie.
Choose between round floss and flat tape, clean both sides of each gap, and use a water flosser before brushing with fluoride toothpaste.
What interdental brushes do, how to use them each day, and how their shapes and sizes affect your choice.
Water flossers, dental showers and oral irrigators describe the same category. We explain their role, upkeep and limits.
Prepare for your next visit
Write down your main question, when symptoms started and what is difficult. Bring a list of medicines and allergies. The guide includes a short note you can copy for yourself.