Brushing your teeth: How often and when? - Mayo Clinic Along with brushing your teeth twice a day, follow these steps to help keep your mouth healthy: Floss once a day Drink plenty of water If there's fluoride in your community's tap water, drinking it may help lower the risk of cavities Eat a healthy diet and limit sugary food and drinks Use mouthwash after brushing and flossing
Easy bruising: Why does it happen? - Mayo Clinic Yet another bruise You don't remember bumping into anything, but lately you seem to be bruising often Should you be worried? Easy bruising is common with age Most bruises are harmless and go away without treatment However, easy bruising can sometimes be a sign of a more serious health condition
Bad breath - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic Your tongue collects bacteria, so carefully brushing it may reduce odors A tongue scraper may help people who have a coated tongue from a major overgrowth of bacteria, such as from smoking or dry mouth Or use a toothbrush that has a built-in tongue cleaner Clean bridges, dentures, retainers and mouth guards
Oral health: A window to your overall health - Mayo Clinic Most often the body's defenses and good oral care keep germs under control Good oral care includes daily brushing and flossing Without good oral hygiene, germs can reach levels that might lead to infections, such as tooth decay and gum disease Also, certain medicines can lower the flow of spit, called saliva
Sensitive teeth: What treatments are available? - Mayo Clinic When you have sensitive teeth, certain activities can cause a short, sharp pain in your teeth Those activities often include brushing your teeth, as well eating and drinking Sensitive teeth can happen due to tooth enamel that's worn down or tooth roots that become exposed But sometimes other factors cause sensitivity
Sodium fluoride (oral route, dental route, oromucosal route) Taking extra oral fluoride does not replace good dental habits These include eating a good diet, brushing and flossing the teeth often, and having regular dental checkups Fluoride may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor This medicine is available only with a prescription
Chlorhexidine (oral route) - Mayo Clinic Chlorhexidine may cause staining and an increase in tartar (calculus) on your teeth Brushing with a tartar-control toothpaste and flossing your teeth daily may help reduce this tartar build-up and staining In addition, you should visit your dentist at least every 6 months to have your teeth cleaned and your gums examined
Gingivitis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic That means brushing your teeth for two minutes at least twice daily — in the morning and before going to bed — and flossing at least once a day Better yet, brush after every meal or snack or as your dentist recommends Flossing before you brush cleans away loosened food particles and bacteria Go to the dentist regularly
Cavities and tooth decay - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Not brushing your teeth well If you don't clean your teeth soon after eating and drinking, plaque forms quickly, and the first stages of decay and gingivitis can begin Not getting enough fluoride Fluoride, a naturally occurring mineral, helps prevent cavities It also can reverse the earliest stages of tooth damage