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I use an oral irrigator as my teeth are far too tight together for flossing.

I clench my teeth at night so I have to be careful with my teeth. I attend 6 month appointments and cleaning. I use an electric toothbrush and mouth wash and always brush for at least 2 mins.

I brush twice a day. I probably brush for 1-2 minutes but have never felt the need to time it.
I sometimes brush my tongue.
I sometimes use mouthwash.
I have a manual toothbrush.
My teeth are more discoloured than they were but no other changes so I use a whitening toothpaste now.
I go to the dentist twice a year but don't stress if I need to cancel or reschedule an appointment. I only have only filling- a root canal from when I was 25 and bit into a Snickers while waiting for a train at Reading station to go camping in Devon and the whole middle of my tooth came out. Funny what you remember. I'd tell my younger self to keep at it but to watch for the discolouring and to maybe use a whitening toothpaste earlier.

I go to my dentist every 6mths and dental hygienist every 6 mths so I get my teeth cleaned every 3 mths as I get plaque a lot.

I have an Oral B electric toothbrush, brush teeth for 3 minutes and use the gum/mouth softer function to brush my gums, tongue, palate and inside of cheeks, and do so at least 3 times a day. Half an hour after brushing I use mouthwash. Which toothpaste and mouthwash depends on how the health of my mouth is, I have health issues which take it's toll on my mouth and teeth so I use medicated stuff when needed.

Just be thorough with your teeth brushing and have a look-see after your efforts. Get some inter-dental brushes if you struggle with removing food from gaps etc.

Do what your hygienist tells you rather than wait to be told off on your next visit.

Without fail, I brush my teeth twice a day. I have sensitivity in a couple of teeth, so use a toothpaste that helps ease the symptoms. I have found it really helps, after thinking perhaps that these toothpastes were just a gimmick, and expensive. I floss twice daily, and after eating foods that get stuck, with expanding dental floss, as I can see what I've used, but it's also gentler than the plastic tape or normal floss.
I use mouthwash twice daily, and also if I need to freshen my mouth after eating.
I also used inter-dental brushes, my dentist told me they are great at getting into the crevices at the very back of the mouth, where a normal size toothbrush can't reach. I change my toothbrush as soon as the bristles start to splay out. I never miss my twice yearly check ups at the dentist, problems can be spotted earlier and dealt with. My advice to my younger self would be don't be scared of going to your appointments, and don't leave it for 10 years like I did! Luckily my teeth didn't suffer as they are strong, but I may not have been so lucky, and could have ended up with a mouthful of falsies!

I wish I had had a lesson in dental hygene when young. In those days it was all 'drill & fill', not prevention. If I'd known about flossing and interdental brushes, I wouldn't have lost teeth due to hidden fruit fibres being trapped in between.

I'm doubtful of the usefulness of mouthwash. I've heard it suppresses good as well as bad/smelly bacteria, and if used after brushing (as most do) it may wash away the protective fluoride.

The latest research on dementia suggests dental bacteria may be a major causal factor, on top of its apparent role in heart disease, so dental hygene is no cosmetic indulgence.

2 MINS electric and often the same again with mouthwash.

If I could I would tell my younger self to get braces while younger

How long do you brush your teeth for? As long as is necessary.

Do you use mouthwash? occasionally but the alcohol stings and I don't like some of the ones without.

How have your teeth changed over time and has your oral care routine changed too? I seem to be losing my enamel and it's chipped on one front too which is irritating as it looks broken.

What about the dentist: are you someone who never fails to miss an appointment or are you more of an as-and-when type of person? I usually go twice a year now as plaque needs to be taken off and my gums are painful, although when I was younger i got away with only going every 2-3 years.

Is there any advice you would give to your younger self about oral care? I would floss more and eat less sugar

What type of toothpaste do you prefer? For sensitive teeth and whitening. But the less chemicals the better as Colgate has ingredient that disagrees, not sure which one though.

Do you always remember to brush your tongue too? Only if it feels furry!!! Usually in the morning.

Floss, floss, floss! Often forgot but it's a really important part of everyone's dental regime.

Brush twice a day and floss at night.
rarely use mouthwash

i brush twice a day and always floss and use mouthwash

Brush my teeth daily. Never miss a dentist appointment.

2 minutes twice a day manual toothbrush

I always make sure I give myself a good 10 minutes to complete my routine before bed. I do what my hygienist recommended and floss first, brush and then mouthwash. I had to go for a scrape and polish and honestly was so upset to find that my gums were in pretty bad shape, so I’m following their recommendation to a tee.

I always brush twice a day, although I don't tend to use mouthwash. I floss regularly

Brush teeth twice a day and use mouthwash. Every other day absolutely recommend using a dental brush for gum cleaning.

I love brushing my teeth, I’m a bit rubbish and never use mouthwash but always brush morning and night and floss in the evenings.
I leave my toothbrush sat in corsodyl once a week to keep it germ free and replace my toothbrush often x

Don't forget how useful the little brushes are for cleaning gaps in teeth and around the gumline if you have crowns or bridges. Great before a Listerine rinse.

Im pretty regular and routine and I don't like it if I miss a slot of teeth cleaning. Im really regular at the dentist as my teeth changed quite a lot when I was pregnant and it really made me sit up and pay more attention.

I use a electric tooth brush and it has a timer to brush one area for 2 minutes. I move it to a different position when the bleep sound goes. Since using an electric toothbrush I have less dental problem. I brush my teeth twice a day, after breakfast and before I go to bed.

I use to use a mouthwash and have not noticed any difference since I stopped.

I would recommend a good electric tooth brush if you can with a timer. I see my dentist about once a year. I occasionally brush my tongue and I use Colgate tooth paste and at times do try different ones.

How long do you brush your teeth for?
Two minutes morning and night

Do you use mouthwash?
Sometimes

How have your teeth changed over time and has your oral care routine changed too?
No drastic changes, floss regularly

What about the dentist: are you someone who never fails to miss an appointment or are you more of an as-and-when type of person?
I never miss regular appointments

Is there any advice you would give to your younger self about oral care?
Floss

What type of toothpaste do you prefer?
Sensitive teeth

Do you always remember to brush your tongue too?
Yes