The importance of good dental hygiene especially regular brushing and flossing is the most significant factor in maintaining and preventing dental disease.

Plaque, the main cause of dental disease can be removed effectively using a number of different products, which is why each patient should have a tailored oral hygiene regime prescribed by a dentist or hygienist.

A tailored oral hygiene regime takes in to consideration disease level, implants, bridges, fixed dentures and patients ability to finer the right products for each patient to remove plaque efficiently.

Ineffective use or using the wrong product can result in the progression of disease or wearing of enamel, even though the patient is working hard to prevent this.

Getting oral hygiene to a high standard should be the first and most important part of the treatment plan.