Smile How to brush and floss correctly
Brush your teeth twice a day for two minutes with a soft-bristled toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste, and clean between your teeth once a day.
Brushing
- Brush twice a day for two minutes.
- Use a soft-bristled toothbrush and an ADA-accepted fluoride toothpaste. Fluoride strengthens and protects tooth enamel and helps prevent cavities.
- Replace your toothbrush every three to four months, or sooner if the bristles are frayed.
Cleaning between your teeth
Clean between your teeth once a day with floss or another interdental cleaner. Decay-causing bacteria stay between teeth where toothbrush bristles cannot reach, and this step removes plaque and food from between teeth and under the gum line.
Check how you are doing
Red, swollen or bleeding gums, dark spots or build-up can mean your routine is missing something. A Yuktii Smile Scan gives you simple notes from 5 photos so you can spot these early. It is a screening, not a diagnosis.
Quick answers
How often should I brush my teeth?
Twice a day for two minutes with fluoride toothpaste.
How often should I floss?
Clean between your teeth once a day.
How often should I change my toothbrush?
Every three to four months, or sooner if the bristles are frayed.
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