Dr Stanley Felsher

Spend extra time on the back teeth along the gum-line, holding the bristles at a 45 degree angle pointing toward the gums, as plaque and other bacteria can build up easily there because of your saliva stream.
 

Floss your teeth before brushing. This is so that plaque from the outside and inside surfaces of the teeth gets dislodged too be killed when you brush.
 

Use a thorough, effective technique with a slow circular motion aimed AT and BELOW the gumline, inside and out, top and bottom. Brushing too hard may abrade your gums or cause them to recede and/or bleed, while brushing too soft will do nothing to get rid of plaque/biofilm.
 

Try and drink milk, as it is high in calcium. Calcium helps bones and teeth to grow stronger.
 

When you use mouthwash, use as directed on the bottle, read all instructions BEFORE using the product.
 

Chewing gum between meals, especially if the gum is sweetened with xylitol, helps keep your mouth moist, and your teeth cleaner, both of which are good for your teeth.
 

Replace your toothbrush every three months.
 

Get into the habit of drinking with a straw, as this directs the (possibly sugary) drink away from your teeth.
 

Everyone has millions of bacteria living in their mouths that have one goal: find a hard surface to stick to and grow into a community. This happens rapidly and automatically, whether we know it or not, twenty-four hours a day, and three hundred and sixty-five days a year. It cannot be avoided because our bacteria are part of us and present whether we like it or not. Once they attach themselves to a tooth surface, they form what is called "plaque" - the invisible film that coats your teeth. You have probably felt this 'fuzzy sweater' feeling on your teeth when you wake up in the morning and run your tongue along the outside of the upper back teeth next to your cheek. Taking care of your teeth involves disrupting the plaque by means of physical contact with dental floss and toothbrush bristles.
 

After having an especially sugary drink, washing your mouth out with water or milk will help get rid of harmful acids.
 

Visit your dentist every 6 month for a check-up. Any tooth decay or gum disease can be caught early and prevent costly and sometimes painful treatments.