Brushing and Beyond: Key Oral Health Tips for Anyone with a Smile

Brushing and Beyond: Key Oral Health Tips for Anyone with a Smile

Your oral care needs are as unique as you are. Work with your dentist to create a personalized home oral care routine to protect your oral health, and practice the simple steps below to keep your smile strong.

General Recommendations

Father and son brushing teeth

Brush your teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste

Woman flossing teeth

Clean between your teeth daily

Healthy foods in a grocery bag

Eat a healthy diet that limits sugary beverages and snacks

Woman at the dentist

See your dentist regularly for prevention and treatment of oral disease

Product Recommendations

Mother and son brushing with Seal products

Choose products with the ADA Seal of Acceptance

Lifestyle Considerations

Person filling up glass of water from the tap

Drink water with fluoride

Broken cigarette

Don’t use tobacco of any kind

Oral piercing

Avoid oral piercings