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03 Oct 2010

Is there a time that's best to brush your teeth? After certain foods?


by: Alan Carr, D.M.D.

At a minimum, the American Dental Association recommends that you brush your teeth twice a day; one time should be before sleep.

But if you snack and drink throughout the day, it may be helpful to brush your teeth more often.

 

When you brush your teeth, you help remove plaque — a sticky film that forms on your teeth because of bacteria in your mouth. The bacteria in plaque causes the two major tooth-related diseases, cavities (dental caries) and gum disease (periodontitis).

Read more: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/brushing-your-teeth/AN02098

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