Avoid toothache by brushing twice daily for two minutes

Have healthy teeth and avoid toothache by:

• brushing your teeth twice a day for two minutes with a fluoride toothpaste
• enjoying a healthy lifestyle, including eating well, not smoking and limiting your alcohol intake. This is good for your whole body, including your teeth, gums and mouth
• establishing a good dental health routine to help you and your children have healthy teeth for life
• having regular dental examinations that allow your dentist to spot any problems early and deal with them swiftly

Don’t put off going for a dental examination because detecting problems early can mean they’re easier to treat. If problems are not treated, they may lead to damage that is harder, or even impossible, to repair.