Suggest the following tips to help customers look after their dental health:

• Practise good oral hygiene
• Mouthwashes should not be used straight after brushing as this lessens the effect of the fluoride in the toothpaste
• Use a soft-bristled toothbrush to avoid damage to tooth enamel
• Change manual toothbrushes and electric toothbrush heads every three months
• Consider fluoride supplements or mouth rinses for children at risk of dental decay
• Get regular dental check ups (how regular will depend on a dentist’s recommendation)
• Dentures and braces should fit well, be checked regularly and cleaned thoroughly
• Rinsing the mouth with warm salt water can help with dental pain
• Limit snacking, particularly on sugary foods and drinks between meals
• Stop smoking
• Eat a healthy, balanced diet with plenty of fruit and vegetables
• Chewing sugar-free gum after eating helps to stimulate saliva – one of the body’s natural defences against the acid produced by the bacteria in plaque.