Mouth Rinsing
Mouth rinsing is simple. You can swish water in your mouth or use a special mouth wash to kill bacteria. This removes the bigger pieces of food trapped between your teeth. You should always spit out the liquid after swishing it around.
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Brushing
You should always brush at least twice a day with a soft toothbrush. This helps remove much of the food and plaque which is stuck to your teeth.
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Flossing
Floss is a special, thin string. You should hold the floss between your two middle fingers and rub it up and down each side of each tooth in your mouth. This removes the stuff that a toothbrush can't get.
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Fluoride
Fluoride is found in most types of toothpaste and even in water in some communities. It hardens your teeth and reduces the amount of tooth decay you can get.
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Your Diet
Lastly, your diet, or what you eat, is important in keeping your teeth healthy. Eating too much sugar can increase the amount of plaque you have. You should brush and floss after eating candy. |
