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3) Brush and floss your teeth at the very minimum of once a day.

Make sure you're using a soft-bristle toothbrush. If you have wisdom teeth or trouble reaching your posterior teeth, invest in your health, and purchase an electric toothbrush with a small brush head. Another perk of the electric brush is that most have a feature that notifies you if you're brushing too hard and how long you should spend brushing each quadrant of your mouth.

4) Chew xylitol gum in between meals

5) Avoid tobacco use.

6) Stay hydrated /drink plenty of water at-least six 8oz cups a day.

Taking care of your oral health is an investment in your overall health.

Healthy smile, healthy you!