This article explains how to use a surround toothbrush.

• A surround toothbrush has bristles on 3 sides. It cleans the top and both sides of the teeth at once.
• It helps carers when it is hard to reach the teeth or the person does not cooperate.
• It comes in child and adult sizes. Choose by the size of the teeth.

Before first use

Bend the sides out a little, so the side bristles touch where the teeth meet the gums.

Steps

1. Put a pea-sized amount of toothpaste in the middle of the brush.
2. Move the brush back and forth over the teeth many times. Make sure the bristles touch the sides of the teeth.
3. Do both sides of the top teeth and the bottom teeth.
4. Spit out the extra toothpaste. Try not to rinse.