Corsodyl mouthwash is only recommended for short term use. Usually when you have had surgery and are struggling to clean your teeth well.

Brush & floss your kid's teeth yourself. Kids don't brush well until they're at least 8/9 yrs old

Clean in between ur teeth using floss. It helps to clean a higher portion of the tooth & prevent the build-up of plaque

Drink water after meals as this will help neutralise acid in food.

MIND THE GAPS Follow your hygienists’ instructions for cleaning between your teeth.

GO ELECTRIC Recreate the hygienist clean feeling by investing in an electric toothbrush. Your teeth and gums are worth it.

See your dentist for regular check-ups.

Avoid using your teeth for anything other than chewing food!

Protect your teeth from injury. Wear a mouthguard or full-face helmet when playing sports.

Limit sugary foods. Bacteria in dental plaque change sugars into acids.

Limit acidic drinks like soft drinks, cordials and fruit juices.

Brush thoroughly. Tooth brushing should take between two and three minutes.

When brushing your teeth place the toothbrush against the teeth at a 45-degree angle to the gum line.

Stay fresh. To check the freshness of your breath, lick your palm and smell it while it's still wet.

Eat 'detergent' foods. Foods that are firm or crisp help clean teeth as they're eaten.

Clean your tongue. Use a tongue scraper every morning to remove tongue plaque and freshen your breath.

Chuck your toothbrush or change the head of your electric toothbrush at least every two to three months.

Attend your dentist regularly because 9/10 cases of oral cancer can be treated if found early enough.

Block blows to your teeth from recreational sports by asking your dentist for a custom-made mouthguard.

Rinse or chew Sugarfree gum after meals to naturally wash away bacteria and neutralise acid.

Clean in between your teeth with floss or interdental brushes twice daily.

Seal off trouble by requesting fissure sealants for permanent molars, these can significantly reduce caries.

To keep your teeth whiter limit the amount of tea and coffee you drink as well as red wine!

Smoking can stain your teeth yellow, cause bad breath, and increases your risk of gum disease, breathing problems, lung cancer and mouth cancer.

Stick to one glass of fruit juice a day

Reduce your sugar intake to prevent tooth decay, especially cut down on added sugar in your diet.

It is better for your teeth and general health if you eat 3 meals a day plus no more than two snacks, instead of having lots of snack attacks

Parents should supervise their children’s tooth brushing, and use only a pea-sized smear of fluoride toothpaste until they are about 7 years old

All children up to 3yrs old, should use a smear of toothpaste with a fluoride level of no less than 1000ppm (parts per million).

Don’t forget to brush your tongue, or use a tongue scraper

If you or your child has a sweet tooth, look for sugar-free sweets. Those containing Xylitol can help to reduce tooth decay

Use a mouthwash containing anti-bacterial to help control gum disease

Brush your teeth just before you go to bed and before you have anything to eat or drink at breakfast

A glass of water is the best drink to give your child after eating sugary foods

Always tell your dentist about changes to your health, as it may help them prevent gum disease from developing

To test if you have bad breath, simply lick the inside of your wrist, let it dry and sniff. If the smell is bad, you can be fairly sure you have bad breath.

If you are a nervous patient, make sure your dentist knows this, including what you most dislike about treatment

Chew sugar-free gum to stimulate saliva to help prevent your mouth from drying out

A diet that is rich in vitamins, minerals, and fresh fruit and vegetables can help to prevent gum disease

Clean in between your teeth using interdental brushes or floss. This will help to clean a higher portion of the tooth and prevent the build-up of plaque

Wait 2 min after eating before cleaning your teeth to allow your teeth to recover from the acid attack