MAKE YOUR SMILE GLEAM

Brush at least twice daily for two minutes each time. Ask your dental hygienist to recommend the best brush size for you.

Take extra care around hard-to-clean crooked teeth, fillings, crowns and bridges, which can be breeding grounds for plaque.

Avoid sugary foods and drinks, as they feed plaque-causing bacteria. Try cleaning before eating – this will remove plaque build-up instead of adding to it.

The Waterpik Water Flosser removes plaque and debris between teeth and below the gumline that’s hard to reach with traditional brushing and flossing.

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