When To Brush Your Teeth

The use of toothbrush and a tooth-paste to clean the teeth is actually routine, but there are individual variations. The extremes could be seen from those that do not have the time or could not afford to brush the teeth in days to those that will brush the teeth at every opportunity or after meals. These variations are individual in nature and fit in individual lives.

The position amongst dentists also varies, from the traditional to the novel. The common selling point generally thought is that dentists recommend routine brushing of the teeth to remove dental plaque with a toothbrush and a fluoride containing toothpaste. Fluoride containing toothpastes are however not recommended in areas that by nature have a higher concentration of fluoride ion in the drinking water in which case non fluoride toothpaste may suffice. High fluoride concentration may be found in spring water sources, and most especially in the North East of Nigeria.

The age-long advice from dentists is to brush first thing in the morning and last thing at night before going to bed. This may sound logical and sensible as the teeth are actually are in danger of serious build up of plaque.