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#*Replace your toothbrush every three to four months or even earlier if bristles start spreading and losing their color. | #*Replace your toothbrush every three to four months or even earlier if bristles start spreading and losing their color. | ||
#*Brush your tongue when you are finished to remove bacteria. | #*Brush your tongue when you are finished to remove bacteria. | ||
| − | #[[Floss|Floss]] daily. Flossing daily helps remove plaque that cannot be removed by brushing alone. Take 18 inches of floss and wind it around your middle fingers. Make a “C” shape when rubbing the floss between your teeth and gum line. Be gentle and never snap the floss into your gums.<ref name="rf8130" /> | + | #[[Floss|Floss]] daily. Flossing daily helps remove plaque that cannot be removed by brushing alone. Take 18 inches of floss and wind it around your middle fingers. Make a “C” shape when rubbing the floss between your teeth and gum line. Be gentle and never snap the floss into your gums.<ref name="rf8130">http://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/az-topics/f/Flossing%20Steps</ref> |
#*You can use dental floss, a dental pick, or a pre-threaded flosser. Talk to your dentist about which tool is best for you. | #*You can use dental floss, a dental pick, or a pre-threaded flosser. Talk to your dentist about which tool is best for you. | ||
#Visit a dentist regularly. The frequency of your dentist visits depends on the health of your teeth and gums. Most adults will need to go at least once a year. Your dentist will focus on preventive care and your overall oral health.<ref name="rf16185" /> | #Visit a dentist regularly. The frequency of your dentist visits depends on the health of your teeth and gums. Most adults will need to go at least once a year. Your dentist will focus on preventive care and your overall oral health.<ref name="rf16185" /> | ||
