Two minutes, twice, with fluoride
Technique matters more than an expensive brush. Angle toward the gumline. Spit, do not immediately rinse away all the paste if your dentist prefers that approach. Replace the head when it looks tired.
Floss, water flosser, or interdental brushes — pick the one you will use.
Between the teeth
- Brush morning and night
- Clean between teeth once a day
- Book the checkup you have been postponing
Sugar frequency beats one dessert
Sipping sweet drinks all afternoon bathes teeth in acid. Meals are easier on enamel than constant grazing. Dry mouth from medicines is worth mentioning to both doctor and dentist.
Facial swelling, fever with a toothache, or uncontrolled bleeding need urgent dental or medical care.
