• Do not skip any tooth or parts of your teeth while brushing. Bacteria can flourish in places you do not clean regularly.
• Do not vigorously rub your tongue with the brush. Apply gentle moves to clean your tongue.
• Do not eat sugary food especially before going to bed. Bacteria love sweet; keep your mouth clean before going to bed.
• Do not forget to brush your teeth before going to bed. Do not eat anything after you have brushed your teeth. The bacteria in the residual food inside your mouth play up while you are sleeping. Make sure you do not have any food residue in your mouth when you go to sleep.
• Do not skip rinsing your mouth every time you eat or drink anything. Rinsing your mouth with plain water, better with a good mouthwash helps keep your mouth clean and moist.
• Do not ignore any pain in your teeth and gums. Do not wait for a problem to aggravate to visit your dentist. See your dentist as soon as you see the early signs of a problem.
• Do not avoid daily flossing. Most of us find excuses for not flossing. We find it too troublesome. However, for healthy teeth, it is important that you floss once everyday. You may fix a flossing time everyday, even if it is in the latter half of the day.
• Do not keep your mouth dry. Saliva keeps your mouth moist. Try to drink plenty of fluids throughout the day to make sure your mouth is not bereft of saliva.
• Do not use a tattered toothbrush. Invest in a soft-bristled toothbrush when you see your toothbrush wearing out. In fact, start changing your toothbrush every three months for better dental care.
• Do not eat too much of sugary food. Avoid indulging in sugary food, carbonated drinks etc.
• Do not restrict yourself to home remedies if you develop an oral ailment. Do not ignore any symptom of tooth or gum disease. Seek expert help as soon as you can.
• Do not hesitate to visit your dentist for correcting uneven or chipped teeth and whitening stained, yellow teeth.

Happy smiling!

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