2023年7月27日 · When you brush, you help take food and plaque off your teeth. Plaque is a sticky white film that forms on teeth. Plaque has bacteria in it. After you eat a meal or snack that has sugar, the bacteria in plaque make acids that attack tooth enamel. Enamel is the hard outer coating that covers your teeth.

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 your teeth, as well as your tongue. Floss your teeth one at a time, rubbing the floss against the side of the tooth in an up-and-down motion.

2024年3月14日 · Brush your teeth at least twice a day for two minutes each time. Use a brush with soft bristles and fluoride toothpaste. Brush your tongue too. Clean between your teeth daily with floss, a water flosser or other products made for that purpose. Eat a healthy diet and limit sugary food and drinks. Replace your toothbrush every 3 to 4 months.

2024年6月19日 · Brush your teeth twice a day using a soft-bristled toothbrush. Use gentle strokes when you brush. Don't scrub or brush vigorously. Use a fluoride toothpaste and avoid abrasive toothpastes. Floss at least once a day. See your dentist regularly. If you grind your teeth, ask your dentist about using a mouth guard.

2025年1月29日 · If plain dental floss gets stuck in your teeth, try waxed floss instead. If you have a hard time handling dental floss, try a floss holder. Other options for cleaning between teeth include interdental brushes, picks or sticks. To help keep your mouth healthy, clean between your teeth once a day, and brush your teeth twice a day.

2023年11月16日 · 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 every meal or snack or as your dentist recommends. Flossing before you brush cleans away loosened food particles and bacteria. Go to the dentist regularly.

2024年1月19日 · Use a soft-bristled toothbrush on natural teeth and gauze or a soft toothbrush to clean your tongue, cheeks and roof of your mouth. Take off any dental adhesive that is still on your gums. Brush your dentures at least daily. Take …

2023年11月30日 · Brush with fluoride toothpaste after eating or drinking. Brush your teeth at least twice a day, and ideally after every meal, using toothpaste with fluoride. To clean between your teeth, floss or use an interdental cleaner. This cleaner helps reach areas where a toothbrush can't reach. Rinse your mouth.

2023年2月24日 · This can cause teeth to loosen or lead to tooth loss. Periodontitis is common but can usually be prevented. It's often the result of not taking care of your mouth and teeth. To help prevent periodontitis or improve your chance of successful treatment, brush at least twice a day, floss daily and get regular dental checkups.

2024年12月20日 · If you need to use a corticosteroid inhaler, be sure to rinse your mouth with water or brush your teeth after taking your medicine. Brush your teeth at least twice a day and floss daily or as often as your dentist recommends. Check your dentures. Remove your dentures at night. Make sure dentures fit properly and don't cause irritation.