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Brushing & brushes : tips and guides

Sonic or oscillating, manual or electric, soft or medium bristles: the toothbrush questions come back constantly, and the answers are simpler than the marketing suggests. This category covers how to brush correctly, when to replace a brush or head, whether an interdental brush beats floss, what a water flosser adds, and whether UV sterilisers are useful. The goal is the same each time: remove plaque every day without wearing enamel or gums.

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Sonic or oscillating toothbrush: the real match for your smileBrushing & brushes

Sonic or oscillating toothbrush: the real match for your smile

Both clean very well at two minutes, twice a day. The sonic brush vibrates at high frequency with an elongated head: the same motion as a manual brush,...

· 7 min read

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What is the best water temperature for brushing your teeth? 💦🦷Brushing & brushes

What is the best water temperature for brushing your teeth? 💦🦷

Lukewarm water, between 20 and 37 degrees, is the best option: it is kind to the enamel, does not provoke sensitive teeth and does not interfere with how...

· 2 min read

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Do you really have to wait 30 minutes after eating sugar to brush your teeth? 🕒🦷Brushing & brushes

Do you really have to wait 30 minutes after eating sugar to brush your teeth? 🕒🦷

The rule is really about acidity, not sugar itself: after citrus fruit, a soda, wine or coffee, the enamel is temporarily softened and brushing straight away wears it...

· 3 min read

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Why Adopt a Water Flosser in Your Dental Routine? 💦🦷Brushing & brushes

Why Adopt a Water Flosser in Your Dental Routine? 💦🦷

A water flosser reaches what the brush leaves behind: the gaps between teeth, the gum line and the area around implants, crowns and orthodontic appliances. Gentler than floss...

· 3 min read

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When is the best time to brush your teeth?Brushing & brushes

When is the best time to brush your teeth?

It is better to brush before breakfast, especially if it includes coffee or orange juice: after anything acidic, the enamel is briefly softened and brushing wears it away....

· 4 min read

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Is Dental Flossing Essential? Practical Alternatives and Solutions 🦷✨Brushing & brushes

Is Dental Flossing Essential? Practical Alternatives and Solutions 🦷✨

It is not floss that is essential, but cleaning between the teeth: a brush on its own cannot reach there. Floss suits tight gaps, interdental brushes suit wider...

· 2 min read

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Mistakes everyone makes when brushing their teeth 🦷🚨Brushing & brushes

Mistakes everyone makes when brushing their teeth 🦷🚨

Five mistakes come back at every brushing: less than two minutes, too much pressure, which wears the enamel down, the back of the molars and the gum line...

· 2 min read

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How to use a water flosser properly for flawless teeth? 💦🦷Brushing & brushes

How to use a water flosser properly for flawless teeth? 💦🦷

Start on the lowest pressure setting, fill the reservoir with lukewarm water, hold the tip at 45 degrees to the gum and move slowly from one interdental space...

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🦷 Fairywill: The electric toothbrush that changes your oral routineBrushing & brushes

🦷 Fairywill: The electric toothbrush that changes your oral routine

Dental hygiene is a key element of our daily well-being. With the evolution of technology, the electric toothbrush has become an essential tool for improving brushing efficiency. Among...

· 3 min read

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