Dental guides
Oral care and prevention advice
Good oral care reduces risk, but routines may need to be adapted for a person's teeth, gums, appliances, dexterity and dental history.
These guides explain general prevention principles. A dentist, hygienist or therapist may give different personalised advice after assessing your mouth.
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How to brush teeth
5 min readBrushing with fluoride toothpaste helps reduce dental disease risk. Technique, gumline cleaning and not rinsing straight away can matter.
Flossing and interdental cleaning
5 min readCleaning between teeth helps remove plaque from areas a toothbrush may miss. The best method can differ between people.
Mouthwash
4 min readMouthwash does not replace brushing or interdental cleaning. Some products may be useful when chosen for a specific reason or advised by a dental professional.
Sugar and teeth
4 min readDental decay risk is linked with how often teeth are exposed to sugars, not just one food or drink. Advice should stay practical and non-judgemental.
Smoking, vaping and oral health
5 min readSmoking is linked with oral health problems including gum disease and delayed healing. Vaping should not be presented as harmless.
Dental check-ups
4 min readDental check-up intervals should be personalised. Not everyone needs to attend every six months, and review timing depends on oral health risk.
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Read general Odenta guidance on everyday oral care and prevention, and ask a dental professional for advice tailored to your mouth.
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