Caring for your teeth, gums and dentures is important for your oral, dental and overall health. Find useful tips and resources on this page.
Dental Care Checklist:
- Do you brush your teeth at least once a day?
- Make sure you use a soft brush to gently clean all surfaces – the front, back and chewing surfaces.
- Do you floss daily?
- Flossing cleans the surfaces between the teeth, where your toothbrush can’t get.
- Every three to four months, you should replace your soft toothbrush with a new one.
- If you have complete or partial dentures:
- Give your gums a rest and take the dentures out at night.
- Give your dentures a gentle scrub with liquid hand soap and water. Store them in water when they are not in your mouth.
- Give your gums a gentle massage by brushing them gently too.
- See a dentist regularly for checkups and cleaning.
Tooth decay and gum disease can be prevented with daily flossing and brushing, regular visits to the dentist and professional dental cleanings.
Denture Care Instructions
