Colgate Motion can be used with any toothpaste except whitening toothpaste's that have alumina and may shorten the life of the bristles or the brush.

Dentists recommend that a toothbrush be changed at least every 3 months (same as a manual toothbrush). After that time, the brush could start to wear, which could result in inadequate brushing and abrasion to gums.

Yes and no. You can use a regular soft toothbrush, but most orthodontists recommend an orthodontic-cut toothbrush, where the bristles in the middle are lower than the bristles on the edges and cut into a "v" shape. You can also use any electric toothbrush, such as a Sonicare or Oral-B Braun. These do an especially good job of cleaning your teeth. To floss your teeth, you don't necessarily need special floss.

A child over the age of 3 can use the Colgate Motion toothbrush, but we recommend adult supervision for children under 3 years of age, as stated on our packaging.

The battery powered Colgate Motion toothbrush has two types of bristles. The oscillating bristles are designed to clean deep between teeth and along the gumline. The stationary bi-level bristles are meant to gently whisk away plaque.

Generally speaking, Dr. Malouf recommends any ADA approved soft toothbrush and fluoridated toothpaste. Anything other than a soft toothbrush will prematurely wear away your teeth. Dr. Malouf may make more specific recommendations for you after your examination.

Colgate Motion cleans like an electric toothbrush. Advantage is, being battery powered one does not need to re-charge hence it is more convenient for travelling.

The Colgate Motion toothbrush only comes in the soft bristle type. Colgate, as do most dental professionals, recommends soft bristles for all people. It is better to spend a little longer brushing away plaque with a soft brush than risk damaging the gums or tooth enamel with too-hard a brush.

Yes, replacements head available. Dentist recommend that brush head to replace every 3 months for effective removal of plaque.

We recommend you use a fluoride toothpaste twice a day. In severe cases fluoride supplements such as rinses and gels may be used once a day. Your dentist or hygienist will tell you the best supplement to use. If you are unsure, look for products that have been accredited by the British Dental Health Foundation. This means the products have been clinically tested and the claims on the packaging are proven to be correct.

UV Dental Toothbrush Sanitizer can only do the sanitizing work for your toothbrushes. You should use toothpaste as you do during your normal tooth brushing.

A toothbrush with soft bristles is the best. Any toothpaste that is recommended by the ADA and has fluoride is best.

A normal toothbrush can help but a tongue scraper will more effectively dislodge and remove bacteria and food debris.

Fluoridated toothpaste should be introduced when a child is 2-3 years of age. Prior to that, parents should clean the child's teeth with water and a soft-bristled toothbrush. When toothpaste is used after age 2-3, parents should supervise brushing and make sure the child uses no more than a pea-sized amount on the brush. Children should spit out and not swallow excess toothpaste after brushing.

There are a lot of products to choose from, and much of the decision depends on individual preference. A fluoride toothpaste is essential for optimal oral health. Beyond that, your dental hygienist and dentist can alert you to any other features that make one product more suitable than another for you as an individual.

Most children under the age five of will swallow some amount of toothpaste. Because of this, we recommend that your child us a non-fluoride toothpaste until age two or three. Once they switch to a fluoride toothpaste, we recommend that the parent place a one half of a pea-sized amount on their brush. » Return to Top

Colgate Total Mint Fresh Stripe is a striped toothpaste, with 80% sparkling green gel and 20% white paste for a refreshing, minty flavor. It has the same unique formula as original Colgate Total to help fight cavities, reduce plaque, prevent gum problems, control tartar, and protect against bad breath.

A small toothbrush that fits your pet’s mouth does the best job and is the most comfortable for your pet. Either choose a small human brush or use a small pet brush. Always use soft bristles.

The brand of the toothbrush is not as critical as the type of bristle and the size of the head. A soft toothbrush with a small head is recommended because medium and hard brushes tend to cause irritation and contribute to recession of the gums, and a small head allows you to get around each tooth more completely and is less likely to injure your gums.