Toothbrush

• basic, irreplaceable mean of dental hygiene
• simple and ergonomic
• with small head and bristles of medium harness
• replace after 3 months

Toothpaste

• assists cleansing and helps fresh breath
• with fluoride, helpful to the tooth enamel
• amount in the size of a pea

Dental floss

• important for cleaning between teeth
• reaches areas that toothbrush cannot

Fluoride rinse

• supplements proper brushing
• contains antibacterial agents, fluoride and other pharmaceutical agents in certain cases

1. Cut about 40cm of dental floss. Thread one side around the middle of index or the middle finger of the left hand. Do the same for the right hand, leaving free 5cm floss in between the two hands. This is the part that will be used initially. Release a new part of floss every time.
2. With the help of the thumb or index, guide the floss between two teeth. Make sure you clean both sides.
3. Floss should reach the highest point of the gums with controlled force. Repeat the procedure for all the teeth.

1. Use the brush with a 45o angulation, as shown on the diagram. Make sure bristles are in good contact with the outer surface of the teeth and the gums. Brush thoroughly two teeth at a time.
2. When the outer surface of all upper and lower teeth has been brushed, continue with the inner surface. Maintain the correct angulation of the bristles.
3. For the inner surface of the upper teeth, turn the toothbrush vertically. Use the front part of the toothbrush and brush teeth up and down all the way to the gums.
4. Put the toothbrush on the occlusal surface of the teeth and brush thoroughly back and forth. Finally, brush the tongue too, to reduce bacteria population and improve breath.