Taking Care of Your Teeth and Mouth

1. The ADA official word is to brush your teeth twice a day. However, I consider that the minimum and suggest a gentle yet thorough brushing after every meal.

2. Brush your tongue, too, when you brush your teeth. It gets rid of bacteria and other residues that lead to discoloration of the tongue and bad breath.

3. Brush, or at least rinse your mouth, after drinking or consuming a sugary substance.

4. Floss daily. A flat floss like Glide is more effective and th...