Effective tooth brushing and flossing
What are good brushing and flossing?
Good brushing and flossing are important parts of your dental care. To do these actions well, make them part of your daily routine and:
- Brush your teeth 2 times a day, in the morning and at night. When you brush, use a fluoride toothpaste approved by the Canadian Dental Association. Some fluoride toothpastes also offer tartar control, which may help slow the formation of hard mineral buildup (tartar) on the teeth. You may want to keep a toothbrush at your workplace.
- Floss at least once a day. Try to floss right after eating foods that easily stick between the teeth, such as sticky or gummy candies, corn on the cob, or potato chips.
- Use disclosing tablets periodically to see whether any plaque is left on the teeth. Disclosing tablets are chewable and will colour any plaque left on the teeth after you brush. You can buy them at most drugstores.
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| Author: | Jeannette Curtis Douglas Dana | Last Updated: July 13, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine Steven K. Patterson, BSc, DDS, MPH - Dentist | |
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