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General guidance commonly includes brushing twice daily with fluoride toothpaste and cleaning between the teeth daily. Product choice and technique can be tailored with a dental professional.
Prevention is broader than brushing
Dietary patterns, tobacco use, dry mouth, medicines, health conditions, tooth wear, and previous disease can all change an individual's prevention plan.
- Limit how often teeth are exposed to free sugars.
- Avoid tobacco products.
- Ask for advice if gums bleed, pain persists, teeth feel loose, or the mouth stays dry.
- Follow a recall interval recommended for your own risk—not a universal calendar rule.