• Brush, brush, brush. Brush everyday, especially after meals.

• Make sure your brushing time is not less than two minutes.
• Floss at least once a day.
• Clean your tongue everyday.
• Rinse your mouth after consuming anything. You can add a couple of drops of mouthwash to the water before rinsing.
• Change your toothbrush when it appears tattered. If you have been using it for three months, change your toothbrush at once.
• Make food rich in calcium, fluoride, vitamin C, and vitamin D a part of your everyday diet.
• Cut down on smoking.
• Don’t use your teeth to open containers or the like.
• Cut down on sugary foods. Restrict the consumption of sweets to the meal times.
• Do not brush immediately after meals. Brush at least after an hour of eating anything.
• Eat plenty of fiber.
• Drink plenty of water.
• Do not ignore the slightest hint of an oral problem.
• Keep all your appointments with the dentist.
• Greet your dentist on World’s Dentist Day (March 6).

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