Dental health for adults

It is important to take regular care of your mouth, teeth and gums to prevent disease and illness. This includes if you wear dentures.

How to clean your teeth

Use a small soft or powered toothbrush and a pea-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste to brush your teeth twice a day (morning and night). Toothpaste contains fluoride which helps strengthen your teeth and prevent decay.

• Start with the outside surfaces.
• Brush the inside surfaces.
• Brush the chewing surfaces.
• Brush behind your teeth.
• Brush your tongue to help freshen your breath.
• Spit, don't rinse.

Download a poster for how to clean your teeth

 You can also download an Easy Read fact sheet on Caring for your teeth from the Council for Intellectual Disability

How to care for your dentures

• Clean full or partial dentures every day with mild soap and a soft brush
• Use another soft toothbrush to clean your gums, tongue, and roof of your mouth
• Brush any natural teeth with a soft toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste
• Spit, don’t rinse.

Learn about dentures

Other important dental health tips

Learn more ways take care of your mouth, teeth and gums.

Make a dental appointment

Learn about accessing dental health services for adults in Tasmania. This includes costs, locations and other dental information.

Read more about our dental health services for adults