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• practice of keeping one's mouth clean and free of disease and other problems

• toothbrush cannot reach between the teeth and therefore only removes about 50% of plaque from the surface of the teeth.

• General guidelines for adults suggest brushing at least twice a day with a fluoridated toothpaste: brushing last thing at night and at least on one other occasion.

• leaning between the teeth is called interdental cleaning and is as important as tooth brushing

• Caries (cavities), for example, have become a major endemic disease, affecting 60-90% of schoolchildren in industrialized countries.

• Teeth cleaning is the removal of dental plaque and tartar from teeth to prevent cavities, gingivitis, gum disease, and tooth decay. S

• Rubbing baking soda or chalk against the teeth was also common; however, this can have negative side effects over time.

• The Australian Healthcare and Hospital Association's (AHHA) most recent evidence brief ) suggests that dental check-ups should be conducted once every 3 years for adults, and 1 every 2 years for children.

• ral health professionals recommend the use of a tooth brush with a small head and soft bristles as they are most effective in removing plaque without damaging the gums.

• Back and forth brushing is not effective in removing plaque at the gum line.

• Tooth brushing should employ a systematic approach, angle the bristles at a 45-degree angle towards the gums, and make small circular motions at that angle.

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• Tooth brushing alone will not remove plaque from all surfaces of the tooth as 40% of the surfaces are interdental.

• The tongue contains numerous bacteria which causes bad breath.

• Fluoride makes the surface of teeth more resistant to acids during the process of remineralization.

• The body can't absorb all the required calcium if it lacks vitamin D,

• Foods high in fiber (like vegetables) may help to increase the flow of saliva,

• Sugars are commonly associated with dental cavities.

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