- Eat starchy foods like chips and crackers in moderation. They can be just as bad for your teeth as sweets.
- Never use your teeth to open things.
- Always wear a seatbelt. It can save your teeth in an accident.
- Floss every day.
- Drink unsweet tea. It helps cut down on plaque and cavities.
- Replace your toothbrush about every 3 months.
- Eat healthy foods like cheese and crunchy vegetables.
- Use a fluoride toothpaste.
- Don’t smoke. Remember that coffee, tea, colas and soy sauce can also stain your teeth.
- Brush after every meal or at least twice a day.
- Use a mouthguard if you play contact sports.
- Chew a piece of sugarless gum or biting into a carrot or apple, if you can’t brush after every meal.
- Use a toothbrush with soft nylon bristles. Toothbrushes with soft bristles clean as well as hard bristles.
- See your dentist regularly!