My recipe for oral health habits

Follow these tips to keep a healthy smile.

• Brush two times a day, using a mechanical or manual toothbrush
• Use toothpaste with fluoride
• Floss once a day
• Clean your tongue
• Use an antibacterial mouth rinse with fluoride (no alcohol)
• Use picks or flossers - Keep them everywhere!
• Use xylitol products
• Drink water, and swish with water
• Wear a sports guard
• For those with chronic canker or cold sores, brush without toothpaste and then rinse with an antibacterial mouth rinse with fluoride (no alcohol)