Toothbrushing: Why, When and How?

From Volume 28, Issue 1, January 2001 | Pages 36-40

Authors

Paul Ashley

BDS, PhD, FDS RCSEd, FDS (Paed Dent) RCS, FHEA, BDS, PhD, FDS PaedDent

Clinical Lecturer, Department of Paediatric Dentistry, Eastman Dental Institute for Oral Health Care Sciences, University College London

Articles by Paul Ashley

Abstract

Toothbrushing is a widely practised oral healthcare habit which, in conjunction with fluoride toothpaste, can help to prevent dental caries and periodontal disease. The effectiveness of toothbrushing is dependent on many different factors including frequency and duration of brushing, rinsing habits and brush type. Knowledge of how these factors influence effectiveness will allow the dental professional to give appropriate advice.

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