Most people brush their teeth at least once a day, but many adults struggle to consistently brush at least twice a day, as recommended by preventive dentists. To help lessen your chance of cavities, and other common dental problems, it is best to brush your teeth at least twice a day, though a third brushing can be beneficial for most patients.
Just stick to a non-abrasive toothpaste, so you don’t inadvertently scratch the surface of your teeth’s enamel. It’s also best for your teeth if you brush once in the morning, and once at night, either as soon as you are done eating for the day or shortly before you go to bed. This helps to minimize how much time bacteria can linger on the teeth and gums.
Less than 30 percent of American adults claim to floss their teeth on a regular basis, much less daily. Yet dentists frequently exclaim to patients the importance of daily flossing.
Perhaps it can be helpful and compelling to realize that failing to floss would be much like choosing not to wash one third of your body every time you showered or bathed. At first it might not be an issue, but over time, it would likely have negative effects on your cleanliness, smell and perhaps even your health.
If you really want to protect your teeth, make sure you are flossing once a day.
Finally, routine preventive visits to the dentist are also essential to protecting the teeth and gums. That’s true for the whole family, too, not just adults.
That’s because bacteria that does calcify into tartar buildup can only be removed through a professional cleaning. You can help make sure your teeth remain clean and healthy, by simply seeing the dentist at least twice a year for checkups and cleanings.
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