| Brush your teeth regularly to reduce plaque buildup.
Brushing should last 2 to 3 minutes each time to make sure you're reaching all
teeth surfaces. The American Dental Association recommends a new brush every 3
to 4-months. |
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| Eat a variety of foods, but eat fewer foods
containing sugars and starches between meals, according to the federal
government's Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The guidelines say that the more
often you eat foods with sugars and starches and the longer these foods stay in
your mouth before you brush your teeth, the greater the risk for tooth decay.
Consider sugarless candy and gums made with certain sugar alcohols because they
may not promote tooth decay. |
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