Brushing Instructions
What is the best way to brush your teeth? How do I brush with a power toothbrush? What is tartar? How do I keep my teeth naturally whiter between dental visits?

Proper brushing is the first step to maintaining healthy teeth and gums. It takes at least two minutes using a recommended technique to do a good job of brushing your teeth. Whether you are using a regular toothbrush or a power toothbrush, you should spend 30 seconds brushing each section of your mouth (upper right and left, lower right and left).

What's the best way to brush your teeth?
There are many ways to brush your teeth. you can ask us for special recommendationin your case. However, here's an example of one frequently recommended method, using a regular toothbrush.

Step One:
 For the outer tooth surfaces, place the toothbrush at a 45-degree angle toward the gumline
Use gentle, short strokes, moving the brush back and forth against the teeth and gums.

Step Two:
Use this same motion to clean the chewing and inner tooth surfaces.

Step Three:
To clean the inner front tooth surfaces, hold the brush upright and use gentle up-and-down strokes with the tip of the brush.

Step Four:
Don't forget to brush along the gumline, and make sure you reach the teeth right at the back
Also give your tongue a brushing - it'll help keep your breath fresh!

How do I brush with a power toothbrush?
You can achieve better results with power toothbrushes that utilize oscillating-rotating technology than with regular, manual toothbrushes. . Now, an independent landmark study has confirmed oscillating-rotating technology is superior to other power toothbrush technologies. This brushing action is very different from ordinary manual toothbrushes, as it does the job of brushing for you-just be sure to guide the brushhead to all parts of your mouth.

Refer to the brushing instructions supplied with your power toothbrush. Instructions for using the range of rotating power toothbrushes are as follows:

Step One:
Guide the brushhead slowly from tooth to tooth, following the curve of the gum and the shape of each tooth.

Hold the brushhead in place for a few seconds before moving on to the next tooth.Step Two:
Don't forget to reach all areas, including the inner and chewing surfaces, and behind your back teeth.

Step Three:
Direct the brushhead along the gumline. It isn't necessary to press hard or scrub. Simply let the brush do all the work.

What is tartar?
Every time you brush, you remove the plaque that is constantly forming on your teeth. If you allow plaque to build up, it can harden into tartar (also called calculus) which can then only be removed by us dentists

How do I keep my teeth naturally whiter between dental visits?
Everybody wants to have white teeth and there are many products available that lighten teeth - using a chemical process, called bleaching. In fact, we have devoted a whole section to tooth whitening.

However, brushing your teeth regularly with toothpaste will remove some of the stain that builds up on the teeth - as a result of drinking coffee or tea, and red wine.