1. How do I know that I am brushing my teeth properly?
Proper brushing is the first step to maintaining healthy teeth and gums. It takes at least two minutes using a recommended technique to do a good job of brushing your teeth. You should spend 30 seconds brushing each section of your mouth (upper right and left, lower right and left).

2. Is brushing twice a day enough?
Brushing is important, but it's only part of program. Its is important to clean in between your teeth daily to get to areas beyond the reach of your toothbrush. Did you know if you don't floss, you're leaving as much as 40% of your tooth surfaces untouched and uncleaned. So brushing and interdental cleaning are both key to helping maintain healthy teeth and gums throughout your life.

3. How should I be cleaning in between my teeth?
There are many different ways to clean in between your teeth for example, flossing:
1. Take about 50cm of floss and loosely warp most of it around each middle finger, wrapping more around one finger than the other, leaving 5 cm of floss in between.
2. With your thumbs and index fingers holding the floss taut, gently slide it down between your teeth, while being careful not to snap it down on your gums.
3. Curve the floss around each tooth in a "C" shape and gently move it up and down the sides of each tooth, including under the gumline. Unroll a new section of floss as you move from tooth to tooth.

4. Is there anything else I can do?
1. Keep sweets and sugary foods to a minimum. Instead, choose sugar-free foods for snacking. Good choices include vegetables, fresh fruits, bread, and plain popcorn.
2. Don't smoke or use tobacco.

3. Cut down on carbonate soft drinks. Many contain acids that can damage you enamel.
4. If u can't brush right after eating, a piece of sugar-free chewing gum is a good substitute. That's because chewing chewing gum increases your saliva, which is the mouth's built-in defense system against the development of harmful plaque.

5. What should I look for in a toothbrush?
1. Choose a toothbrush with brush head design that helps you to get to the hard-to-reach places of your mouth.
2. Your toothbrush should also have soft bristles that are gentle on your teeth and gums.
3. Pick a toothbrush with a comfortable handle. Many have non-slip grips, which make them easy to use even when wet.
4. Your dentist may recommend a power toothbrush. Look for modern designs that are safe and gentle to use. Many offer advanced technology that allow them to remove plaque more effective than ordinary manual toothbrush.

6. What can I do to avoid cavities and gum disease?
Keeping your teeth and gums healthy is simple if you get into the habit of cleaning them properly every day and visiting your dentist regularly.

7. What gets checked at a checkup?
While checkups can vary, your dentist will most likely examine your teeth and gums, taking x-rays to make sure they are healthy. Your dentist may also professionally clean your teeth to remove hardened plaque (tartar) from tooth surface and below the gumline. You should plan on seeing your dentist twice a year for checkups. And don't forget: Your dentist can also provide expert instruction on brushing and flossing.

8. When should I start caring for my child's teeth?
Good dental health is established early in life. Oral care should being soon after the baby's birth. Gums should be cleaned after each feeding. You can being brushing your child's teeth as soon as they appear, using a super soft brush.

9. When should I take my child to see the dentist?
Ideally, your child's first dental visit should be by the first birthday. Your dentist will check for decay and others problems, teach you how to clean your child's teeth and identify your child's fluoride needs. By starting dental visits early, you'll help your child build a lifetime of good dental habits.

10. What causes tooth discoloration?
Teeth can discolour due to various of reasons.
1. The commonest discoloration is due to smoking or tobacco.
2. Food and beverages such as tea, coffee, colas and red wine can be the culprit.
3. Certain medications such as tetracycline, taken at a very young age.
4. Age can cause a natural darkening of teeth.
5. Increased exposure to fluoridated water.
6. Dental infection, faulty or old fillings, and dental treatment such as a root canal treatment.