Daily mouth care

By supporting daily care of teeth and gums you help a person to keep their mouth and body healthy.

  • Daily mouth care is for everyone

    By supporting daily care of teeth and gums you help a person to keep their mouth and body healthy.
  • Daily care routines

    A few things to think about when working out a mouth care routine that suits the person you support.
  • How to brush

    Brush teeth and gums twice a day. Offer support which allows someone to do as much of the mouth care routine as possible.
  • Denture care

    Like natural teeth, dentures need to be cleaned twice a day.
  • How to brush someone else's teeth

    Some tips when providing full support.
  • Different tools for different needs

    Mouth care tools can be modified in a number of ways to increase a person’s independence and make the care routine easier and more enjoyable.
  • Oral health care plans

    An oral health care plan communicates valuable information about a person’s daily oral health care needs and how they like to be supported to care for their oral health.
  • Overcoming challenges

    The skills and strategies used when providing support can have a big influence on the success of a person’s daily mouth care routine.
  • Consider how you work

    Take a moment to reflect on what you currently do to support a person’s healthy mouth and body.