The key to preventing most, if not all, dental problems is to follow a good oral hygiene regimen. This involves:

1. Brushing teeth twice a day (one occasion being last thing at night) with a fluoridecontaining toothpaste
2. Using floss or interdental brushes daily to remove plaque and food debris from between the teeth and under the gum line
3. Rinsing with a mouthwash that contains fluoride to remove bacteria from hard-to-reach areas of the mouth, as well as from the tongue, gums and roof of the mouth. Age appropriate products containing the recommended amounts of fluoride are available for children.

Did you know?

Over four-fifths of the UK population have at least one filling and on average, adults have seven fillings.