- Brush your teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste, after breakfast and again after dinner
- Brush for a least two minutes each time. Your parents should supervise you if you are seven years or younger
- Use a small to medium sized brush with soft to medium bristles
- When most of your adult teeth have come through, get your parents or your hygienist to teach you how to floss
- Use a fluoride mouthwash to strengthen the enamel of your teeth. Your parents should supervise you if you are seven years or younger
- Eat healthily. Your diet must include fresh fruit and vegetables to ensure proper formation of your teeth
- Limit sugary food and drinks to meal times
- Get into the habit of drinking or rinsing your mouth with water after eating sugary foods
- If you need a snack between meal times, snack on things such as carrots or celery sticks
- If you need a drink between meal times, drink water or milk
- Do not drink too many fizzy drinks
- Visit one of our dentists at least once a year. If you play contact sports, such as rugby or karate, get one of our dentists to make you a custom-made mouthguard