How to use a manual toothbrush
Read about brush placement, small movements and gentle pressure along the gumline.
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Oral health guides: find practical help for your daily care
How should you brush, what can bleeding gums mean and how do you clean between teeth? Choose the guide that matches your question. Dental hygienist Claudia explains everyday care, suitable techniques and when a personal dental assessment is needed.
Lactona interdental brushes: choosing a size
Read why Claudia recommends these brushes and how a suitable size supports cleaning between teeth.
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Recognise excessive pressure and learn to guide your brush without vigorous scrubbing.
Read the articleBleeding gums: causes and when to seek advice
Explore possible causes, gentle daily cleaning and signs to discuss with your dentist or dental hygienist.
Bleeding gums: causes and what to doHow to brush with an electric toothbrush
Learn how to guide the brush and pay attention to time, pressure and tooth surfaces.
How to use an electric toothbrushCleaning between teeth: explore your options
Compare explanations of interdental brushes, floss and tools for spaces a toothbrush cannot reach well.
Interdental cleaning optionsDry mouth: causes and everyday care
Understand why dry mouth deserves attention and what to discuss with your oral care professional.
Dry mouth: causes and what to doOral care at every stage of life
Explore changing care needs from first teeth through adulthood and later life.
Read the articleBaby teeth: brushing and fluoride toothpaste
Find guidance on first teeth, helping your child brush and early dental visits.
Brushing your baby’s and toddler’s teethOral-B iO: technique, pressure and time
Read Claudia's practical explanation of using this electric toothbrush and choosing a brush head.
Read the articleHow to use GUM Soft-Picks
Learn about flexible cleaning between teeth and choosing a tool that suits the space.
Read the articleBuild an oral care routine you can maintain
Read Claudia's perspective on fitting brushing and cleaning between teeth into daily life.
Read the articleBad breath: what should you look for?
Explore possible causes and why masking the smell alone may not address the problem.
Bad breath: causes and what to doCleaning and caring for dental implants
Read about everyday cleaning and the importance of professional follow-up.
Read the articleKeeping teeth clean with braces
Find guidance on cleaning around brackets and wires and areas that need extra attention.
Read the articleWhen to contact a dentist or dental hygienist
Learn which changes call for professional assessment and when to ask for help.
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