The right toothbrushes, interdental brushes and toothpastes for your mouth, at Highfield Dental Clinic, Edgbaston.
Walking into a shop and facing a wall of products is confusing. Our team recommends what actually suits your mouth, and shows you how to use it.
Brushing cleans around three-fifths of each tooth. The surfaces between teeth are missed entirely unless you clean them separately, which is why so much decay and gum disease starts there.
Using the right size of interdental brush for each gap makes a considerable difference, as a brush that is too small does very little. Similarly, the right toothpaste matters: everyday toothpaste should contain at least 1,350 parts per million fluoride, and some patients benefit from a higher-strength prescription option.
Not sure which products suit your mouth in Birmingham? Our experienced hygiene team will measure, recommend and demonstrate.
Your hygienist will assess your mouth and suggest what is genuinely useful. This might include:
Everything is demonstrated in the surgery so you leave confident using it rather than guessing at home.
Some patients benefit from a higher-strength fluoride toothpaste, which contains considerably more fluoride than standard products and is available only on prescription. It is typically considered for patients with a high risk of decay, exposed root surfaces, dry mouth, or extensive dental work.
These products can only be provided after a clinical assessment by a dentist, who will check your medical history and confirm they are appropriate. They are not suitable for everyone, and age restrictions apply. Your dentist will explain how to use them and review whether they are still needed at your check-ups.
For most people with visible gaps, interdental brushes clean more effectively. Floss remains useful where teeth are very tight together. Your hygienist will advise which suits your mouth.
Most people need more than one size, as gaps vary around the mouth. Your hygienist will measure them and show you which brush goes where.
Many people clean more effectively with an electric brush, particularly ones with a timer and pressure sensor. Technique still matters more than the brush itself.
Mouthwash is an addition, not a replacement for brushing and interdental cleaning. If you use it, do so at a different time from brushing so you do not wash away the fluoride.
No. Higher-strength fluoride toothpaste is prescription only and requires a clinical assessment first. Your dentist will advise whether it is appropriate for you.
Yes, we stock preventive products so you can pick up the right sizes and types recommended for you at your appointment.
