What is the best toothbrush to use?

Your dentist will be able to recommend a good toothbrush. This will based upon his/her personal knowledge of your teeth and what is likely to best suit you.

To start with you have a choice between a ‘manual’ toothbrush or an electric one. And once you have decided which one you then have a variety of brushes to choose from.

It is very much a personal decision but remember that it’s the way you use it and when that counts.

Our sections on hygiene products and teeth brushing cover this in greater detail.

Dental Hygiene Index:

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• What is dental hygiene?
• Why is it important?
• What does it involve?
• Why do I need to visit the dentist every 6 months?
• I don’t like visiting the dentist so what can I do?
• What is the best toothbrush to use?
• What is ‘flossing’?
• Does an antiseptic mouthwash help?

• What is a ‘dental clean?’
• Which toothpaste should I use?
• I have bad breath, how can I get rid of this?
• What is ‘gum disease?’
• Teeth Brushing
• The ‘Scale and Polish’ Procedure
• Halitosis (bad breath)
• Hygiene Products

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