Take care of your teeth at home with bite-sized tips for your mouth and wallet

HAS toothache got you feeling down in the mouth?

While some dentists may be closed or hard to see, you should still take good care of your teeth at home.

I spoke to Bupa Dental Care dentists Susie Lloyd and Dr Karim Abdel-Khalek for their top tips . . . 

BRUSH WISELY: Susie says: “Using an electric toothbrush is the most effective. Their rotating heads help make sure you clean more of your teeth’s surfaces and make it easier to reach tricky spots.”

My tip: Pick up the Oral-B Vitality electric toothbrush from Tesco for £20, down from £40 when you use your Clubcard. Comes with two heads.

MAKE A CHANGE: Susie says: “Change your toothbrush every three months. Over time, bristles can splay, and frayed bristles are more abrasive on your gums. For rechargeable toothbrushes, heads should be changed just as frequently.”