Open the tabs below for tips on toothbrushing, diet advice and fluoride information for adults including those requiring support with their oral health. See useful links for further information.

Here's a video showing an effective toothbrushing technique: 

These videos demonstrate how to brush your teeth by yourself with a manual brush, electric brush and special brush


These videos demonstrate how to brush your teeth with a little help using a manual brush, electric brush and special brush.

Normal Toothbrush with little help - YouTube

Electric Toothbrush with little help - YouTube

Special Care Toothbrush with little help - YouTube

These videos demonstrate how to brush your teeth with a lot of help using a manual brush, electric brush and special brush. 

Normal Toothbrush with a lot of help - YouTube

Electric Toothbrush with a lot of help - YouTube

Special Care Toothbrush with a lot of help - YouTube

  • You should brush twice a day (always spit don't rinse) with a fluoride toothpaste containing at least 1450ppm fluoride. 
  • Your dentist might prescribe you with a higher strength fluoride toothpaste (2800ppm F or 5000ppm F) you can only get this on prescription, it is important to contact us if you run out between your appointments. 
  • Your dentist may prescribe you a fluoride mouthwash to use inbetween brushing, you can also purchase this from most pharmacies or supermarkets but this must only be used at a different time to brushing your teeth such as after a meal. 
  • Contact your regular dental clinic if you need a new prescription

  • Keep sugary drinks and snacks to meal times only
  • Have any sugary treats straight after a meal
  • Safe drinks for inbetween meals include water, milk, tea and coffee (without sugar) 
  • Safe snacks for inbetween meals include fresh fruit,vegetable sticks, crackers, chippati's etc. 

Dental Services Contact Details

Services are provided in a variety of location across Staffordshire. All premises are easily accessible.

Address

Hanley Health Centre,
Upper Huntbach Street,
Hanley,
Stoke-on-Trent,
ST1 2BN