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How Often Should I Floss My Teeth?

You should floss your teeth at least once a day. Flossing in between your teeth removes food debris and plaque from in between the teeth that a toothbrush can’t reach. Plaque causes tooth decay and can lead to gum disease. Another great reason to floss is that recent studies have shown that flossing helps to prevent a heart attack or stroke.
When flossing, be sure to gently insert the floss in between the teeth, without snapping, which could damage the gum tissue. Gently move the floss up and down into the spaces between the gum and teeth. Floss the sides of all of your teeth, even if there isn’t a tooth next to another one. There are a number of dental products available that are designed to make flossing easier, such as disposable dental flossers.

How Often Should I Brush My Teeth?

According to the American Dental Association, you should brush your teeth twice a day. Brushing your teeth helps to remove plaque which causes tooth decay and can lead to gum disease.
Always use a soft bristled toothbrush with a toothpaste that contains fluoride. Make sure that the toothbrush fits inside of your mouth so that you can easily reach all areas. When brushing, use gentle back and forth strokes, brushing all sides of the teeth. Always brush your tongue to remove any bacteria and keep your breath fresh.

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With so many dental products available, it can be overwhelming trying to choose which ones to buy.
Brushing twice a day, flossing daily and regular dental check ups are the key factors in maintaining a healthy mouth and avoiding dental problems.
The tips listed here will help you in choosing important dental products. Read more…

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How safe is fluoride toothpaste?

By Bill Sturgeon

1) Fluoride in drinking water hardens tooth enamel, but, contrary to what you have been told, it does not reduce cavities.  The New York state health department did a recent study.  Incidence of caries in two cities were compared.  The cities were identical in every respect except that one had fluoridation for 50 years while the other’s water supply was never fluoridated.  The cavity count, per capita, was identical.  It is probable than all cities experienced a reduction in dental caries at the same time due to a better educated populace in home dental care as a result of television watching. Read more…