SOME GENERAL MOUTH CARE TIPS
Q: Do you have any general advice on keeping my mouth healthy?
A: Try to brush and floss after every meal, and even after snacks during the workday. Keep a brush, toothpaste, and floss at work, if possible. If for some reason it’s impractical to brush and floss after a meal, rinse your mouth out with water to flush out any particles of food that may be left.
Your floss should be good quality and shred-resistant so that it doesn’t bunch up between your teeth and do any damage when you’re tugging it through. Check to make sure the toothpaste you’re using has fluoride in it. Not all do.
Also, visit your dentist at least twice a year, or on the schedule that you and the dentist have established for your needs. Watch your diet. High-fiber greens like spinach, lettuce, and broccoli can contribute to whiter teeth. Carrots, apples, oranges, and celery are also good for your smile because they require lots of chewing, which in turn generates lots of saliva and keeps cavity-causing bacteria from settling in on your teeth. Try to avoid sugary drinks and food. The bacteria that live in plaque, the filmy substance on your teeth, interact with sugar to produce the acid that starts the decay process.
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