- Brush at least twice daily, with a fluoridated toothpaste
- Use a small headed medium manual toothbrush or an Oral-B round headed electric toothbrush
- Brush last thing at night and at least on one other occasion
- Use fluoridated toothpaste with at least 1,350ppm fluoride
- Spit out after brushing and do not rinse, to maintain fluoride concentration
- The frequency and amount of sugary food and drinks should be reduced
- Use a fluoride mouthrinse daily (0.05% NaF-) at a different time to brushing
- Clean daily between the teeth to below the gum line before toothbrushing
- For small spaces between teeth: use dental floss or tape
- For larger spaces: use interdental or single-tufted brushes