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Home Care

Brushing and Flossing regularly are the most important things you can do to help maintain a healthy smile.

Brushing

• Brush 2 – 3 times a day
• Use a soft toothbrush - harder bristles can harm tissues
• Brush for at least 2 minutes
• Brush your tongue to remove bacteria
• Change toothbrush regularly

Flossing

• Floss once a day to remove plaque your toothbrush cannot reach

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