Brush in the morning and at night before going to bed.
Use a pea-sized amount of fluorde toothpaste on a soft toothbrush.
Brush on the outside of the teeth using a circular motion. Start on one side and go all the way to the other side of the mouth.
Brush on the inside surface of every tooth making sure that you clean down to the gums.
Gently brush the surfaces of the top and bottom teeth. Start on one side and follow all the way to the other side of the mouth.
Use floss to clean where your toothbrush can’t reach. Guide the floss between the teeth using a gentle up and down motion.
Only use a mouth rinse if recommended by your dental practitioner.
NSW Public Dental Services provide free dental care for all children under the age of 18 with a Medicare card.
Adults residing in NSW that hold an Australian government concession card can also receive free dental care through NSW Public Dental Services.
For more information about NSW Public Dental Services call 1800 679 336 or go to NSW Public Dental Services.
