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How to clean your tongue with a tongue scraper

Your tongue is a place where unhealthy and odour-producing bacteria can live. This especially applies to the back of the tongue. Cleaning your tongue regularly is an essential part of oral care. This can be done with a toothbrush or a dedicated tongue scraper. Tongue scraping is ideally done before brushing. If you poke out […]

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How to clean a denture with a denture brush

Clean dentures are essential for a healthy mouth. Dirty dentures can accumulate harmful bacteria, viruses and fungi. Denture brushes have long bristles, a large end for regular brushing and a smaller tufted end for harder-to-reach areas of dentures and a generally easier to grip. It is recommended to NOT WEAR DENTURES overnight. This will reduce […]

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How to use a denture, retainer or appliance cleansing tablet

Clean dentures, night guards ( splints) and other appliances are essential for a healthy mouth. Dirty appliances can accumulate harmful bacteria, viruses and fungi which needs to be cleaned and disinfected. The denture / appliance cleaning tablet is NOT a substitute for proper brushing to clean and remove plaque. They can be used 1-2 times […]

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The use of Prescription Fluoride 5000 ppm toothpaste

Specialised toothpaste containing a higher dose of fluoride can be very beneficial for patients with an increased risk of decay. They are required to be labelled for the user and come with some additional precautions. Please use high fluoride toothpaste according to instructions and manufacturer’s directions. Prescription toothpaste needs to be labelled with the individuals […]

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How to floss

Flossing is an essential part of daily care to remove food debris, and bacterial plaque that can contribute towards gum disease, tooth decay and bad breath. 1. Take approximately 30 – 45 cm of floss and wind it around your middle fingers on each hand. Hold the floss so that the string is tight and […]

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How to clean around an implant

Dental implants are a great way to replace missing teeth, but they are susceptible to failure over time due to poor hygiene and bacterial infection of supporting gum and bone. Diseased gum and bone will result in a lack of integration or grip on the implant,. Gum pocketing and food trapping can also occur in […]

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How to apply chlorhexidine gels on a brush for targeted gum care

In particular situations, gum disease or implant disease treatment can have additional home care requirements to help improve the outcome. This short term, intensive treatment can be more targeted with the aid of antibacterial gels, applied to specific areas. This is not recommended for daily use but rather when there is an infection or significant […]

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Using plaque disclosing tablets and gels

If you are told by your dentist that you or your children need to improve the thoroughness of your brushing it can be useful to get more guidance. While plaque might feel furry or fuzzy to the tongue, it is often hard to visualise. Plaque disclosing dye will bind to plaque, colouring it so it […]

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How to clean aligners, removable retainers and whitening trays

Cleaning your clear aligners, plastic retainers, whitening trays or other devices is essential for good oral hygiene and to reduce bacterial and fungal growth. This will also reduce staining and discolouration. In most situations, cleaning with liquid soap and cold water is sufficient. A specialised cleaner – Dental Fresh will also help to remove scale […]

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