SMILE with confidence
Brush before bed
This is the most important time for teeth cleaning, says dentist Dr Peta Leigh, Colgate Expert Complete ambassador. ‘While you’re sleeping, your salivary flow decreases and your teeth are more vulnerable to decay.’
Don’t rinse
It’s tempting to swirl water around your mouth and spit it out as you finish brushing. But this washes the protective fluoride away, rather than leaving it to carry on working, says Dr Uchenna). This is very important at night.
