Tips & tricks

TWICE AS NICE

Brush twice daily with fluoride toothpaste — the NZDA recommends all toothpastes, including ‘natural’ toothpastes, contain at least 1000ppm fluoride, in line with New Zealand Guidelines for the Use of Fluorides.

FIVE STEPS TO GOOD ORAL HEALTH

Tooth decay is easy to prevent by following these five steps to good oral health, says Kaiawhina Bailey: Brush twice a day Use fluoride toothpaste Have regular dental check-ups Lift the lip every month to check for signs of tooth decay Choose healthy foods and drinks