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Brush your teeth Floss Get your teeth cleaned twice a year to maintain your oral health.
twice a day. You need to brush your teeth at least twice a day with a soft toothbrush. Teeth can be damaged by brushing too hard or using toothbrushes with hard bristles. Leave the toothpaste in your mouth without rinsing. You should spit out the extra foam, but don’t rinse your mouth out with water. You want to give the minerals some time to be absorbed onto your teeth. Don’t forget to brush your tongue. your teeth once a day. You need to floss your teeth daily. Use about 18 inches (46 cm) of floss. Wind most of the floss around the middle finger of one hand and the rest around the middle finger of the other hand. Hold the floss firmly between your thumb and your forefinger and gently guide the floss between all your teeth using a gentle back and forth motion. You need to curve the floss around the bottom of each tooth. Once the floss is between the teeth, use a gentle up-and-down motion to rub each side of each tooth.  When you are done with one tooth, unwind more floss and move on to the next tooth. Regular teeth cleanings remove plaque and tartar buildup that you can’t remove by brushing alone. This keeps your teeth as healthy as possible. Additionally, your hygienist and dentist can give you recommendations on how to better care for your teeth. Schedule your teeth cleaning appointments every 6 months.  You may also get dental X-rays during your cleaning appointment, depending on your insurance and your dental concerns. At the end of your appointment, your dentist will likely check your teeth to make sure they look healthy.