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2. Oral hygiene - Wikipedia

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   A 1930s poster from the Work Projects Administration promoting oral hygiene. Tooth decay is the most common global disease. [14] Over 80% of cavities occur inside fissures in teeth where brushing cannot reach food left trapped after eating and saliva and fluoride have no access to neutralize acid and remineralize demineralized teeth, unlike easy-to-clean parts of the tooth, where fewer ...

3. Teeth cleaning - Wikipedia

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   In addition to brushing, cleaning between teeth may help to prevent build-up of plaque bacteria on the teeth. This may be done with dental floss or interdental brushes.. 80% of cavities occur in the grooves, or pits and fissures, of the chewing surfaces of the teeth, [4] however, there is no evidence currently showing that normal at-home flossing reduces the risk of cavities in these areas.

4. How to care for your teeth if you can’t see the dentist: experts

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   Brushing up on your dental hygiene at home could keep you healthier for longer. A recent poll found that Americans admit to skipping brushing their teeth 5 times a week.. Oral health is a window ...

5. We Asked 4 Dentists About OTC Night Guards, and They ... - AOL

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   Dentist-fitted custom night guards. Your dentist or specialist (sometimes working with a sleep specialist if OSA is the problem) takes an impression of your teeth, and sends the mold off to a ...

6. Use These Dentist-Approved Water Flossers for Squeaky Clean Teeth

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   “The important thing [for a water flosser is] its ability to pressure wash in between the teeth and below the gumline in a uniform fashion,” says Los Angeles-based cosmetic dentist John ...

7. Tooth brushing - Wikipedia

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   A man brushing his teeth while looking in a mirror. Tooth brushing is the act of scrubbing teeth with a toothbrush equipped with toothpaste.Interdental cleaning (with floss or an interdental brush) can be useful with tooth brushing, and together these two activities are the primary means of cleaning teeth, one of the main aspects of oral hygiene. [1]