Give it two minutes.
Use fluoride toothpaste and clean the outer, inner and chewing surfaces. Brush before bed and on one other occasion.
NHS brushing guidance ↗THE SONICSMILECARE CARE GUIDE
A simple guide to the habits that matter.
A little knowledge for a routine that feels good.
THE EVERYDAY ESSENTIALS / 01KEEP THE BASICS CLOSE
You don’t need a complicated ritual.
Start with consistency, and ask your dentist for advice that fits you.
Use fluoride toothpaste and clean the outer, inner and chewing surfaces. Brush before bed and on one other occasion.
NHS brushing guidance ↗Clean between your teeth daily. Floss or another suitable interdental cleaner reaches areas a toothbrush cannot. Your dentist can help you choose.
ADA interdental care guidance ↗Keep up with dental visits. Your dentist can assess your teeth and gums and help you look after them between appointments.
ADA everyday prevention guidance ↗FIND A RHYTHM THAT STICKS
Build the essentials into moments you already have.
Clean between your teeth once daily, at a time that works for you. ADA guidance ↗
THE MORNING ROUTINE
Choose fluoride toothpaste.
Skip the immediate water rinse.
A familiar song. A quiet bathroom. A fresh start.
THE EVENING ROUTINE
If you haven’t already today.
Two minutes, with fluoride toothpaste.
Leave the fluoride on your teeth; don’t rinse immediately.
A LITTLE SPACE IN YOUR DAY
A simple brushing timer to help you slow down and give your routine a moment.
Use this with your toothbrush. Clean every tooth surface as you brush. NHS guidance ↗
Two minutes for your toothbrush routine.
GET TO KNOW YOUR TOOLINFORMED CARE IS GOOD CARE
Brushing and interdental cleaning are the foundations. A new dental tool is a choice to discuss with your dental professional.
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Ask your dentist about suitability, especially with sensitivity, braces or restorations.
Once plaque hardens into tartar, professional removal is needed. Don’t attempt to scrape it away yourself. ADA guidance ↗
A LITTLE CLARITY GOES A LONG WAY
This is general adult oral-care guidance. Your dentist’s advice should guide your individual routine.
Guidance reviewed September 2026. Sources are educational references, not product endorsements. Still-life imagery is AI-created.