Jul 27, 2023 · Along with brushing your teeth twice a day, follow these steps to help keep your mouth healthy: Floss once a day. Drink plenty of water. If there's fluoride in your community's …

Mar 14, 2024 · To protect your oral health, take care of your mouth every day. Brush your teeth at least twice a day for two minutes each time. Use a brush with soft bristles and fluoride …

Oral health begins with clean teeth. Hold your toothbrush at a slight angle against your teeth and brush with short back-and-forth motions. Brush the outside, inside and chewing surfaces of …

Feb 24, 2023 · A toothbrush that looks pink after brushing your teeth. Spitting out blood when brushing or flossing your teeth. Bad breath that won't go away. Pus between your teeth and …

Nov 16, 2023 · That means brushing your teeth for two minutes at least twice daily — in the morning and before going to bed — and flossing at least once a day. Better yet, brush after …

Dec 21, 2023 · Proper flossing removes food particles and plaque from between your teeth, helping to control bad breath. Brush your tongue. Your tongue collects bacteria, so carefully …

Jun 19, 2024 · When you have sensitive teeth, certain activities can cause a short, sharp pain in your teeth. Those activities often include brushing your teeth, as well eating and drinking. …

Dec 21, 2023 · Not keeping your mouth and teeth clean. If you don't brush and floss daily, food particles remain in your mouth, causing bad breath. A colorless, sticky film of bacteria called …

Nov 30, 2023 · Not brushing your teeth well. If you don't clean your teeth soon after eating and drinking, plaque forms quickly, and the first stages of decay and gingivitis can begin. Not …

Nov 16, 2023 · Floss daily. If you have a hard time handling dental floss, try a floss holder. Or floss with a dental pick, brush or stick designed to clean between your teeth. Work with your …