- Dental floss. Before brushing removes food debris accumulated between the teeth or between teeth and gums with flossing, careful not to hurt your gums.

- Toothpaste. Brush every tooth on all sides. On the front beam vertical movements from the gum to the edge of the tooth. Do not brush horizontally, it does not remove tartar, wear down the enamel and irritate gums. Do not neglect brushing the inside. In the chewer of teeth brushing in a circular motion to remove plaque that causes cavities in their cracks. Do not use only 30 seconds to brush your teeth, but three to five minutes, two or three times a day.

The most recommended toothbrush bristle is soft, round tip and head bowed. But the power toothbrush removes nearly twice the plaque that a manual. Some promising new products to take care of your teeth at home are toothpastes ‘antigingivitis’ that make bacteria produce fewer toxins, sonic brushes dislodge the bacteria that form plaque, and the irrigators with tips that penetrate below the line gum.

- Massage your gums. It is very important to massage your gums with the brush and water to activate circulation and remove accumulated food debris between the gum and teeth.

- Rinse mouth. After brushing, finish your hygiene routine with mouthwash to kill germs and bacteria. Use it twice daily for at least 30 seconds. Do not dilute in water and not eat or drink for at least 30 minutes. Those containing fluoride prevent tooth decay, others fight plaque and bad breath, and others serve as a treatment for periodontal disease.

- Dentist. Check it every six months for you to remove plaque that may have formed.

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There are many myths about tooth care and good hygiene for them, so try to clear them.

It is said that many products of mouthwash with alcohol causes bad breath, and this is because many experts argue that mouthwashes containing alcohol promote the growth of bacteria and therefore the possible occurrence of bad breath.

It is also said that cancer sores may be symptoms of cancer of the mouth, the truth is that they have different origins, and is likely to come from hormonal changes, stress, poor hygiene, or lack of folic acid or vitamin B12, heal themselves after 15 days, but we must be careful in those painless ulcers that do not heal as they may be symptoms of a tumor.

Another myth is that bad teeth come through heredity, although there is some connection between genetic parents and their children about their teeth, it is likely that weak or malformed teeth, are due to habits food and poor diet low in calcium and other minerals, which is inherited bad teeth.