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# Top 3 Tips to Maintain Your Oral Health

By [Willene E. Scott (@WilleneEScott)](https://listium.com/@WilleneEScott)

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Published 24 February 2022 · Updated 24 February 2022

Category: health & fitness

Dental work can be a costly and frustrating endeavor. And while there are ways to spend less on dental work — the dentist prices guide written by \[Smile Care Dental\](https://www.smilecaredental.ca/blog/dentist-prices-dental-costs-finding-affordable-dental-care) has more information on that — avoiding dental work altogether is still better for your health and your wallet. Here are some tips that can help you maintain healthy teeth.

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### 1. [Be smart about brushing](https://listium.com/@WilleneEScott/67091/top-3-tips-to-maintain-your-oral-health/0/be-smart-about-brushing)

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- Notes: You should brush your teeth three times a day using fluoridated toothpaste. Brushing will scrape off food scraps and other substances that can harm your teeth, and fluor will help protect your teeth against cavities. If you have a history of developing cavities, it’s a good idea to look up videos on how to brush effectively, as many people are never taught proper brushing techniques.
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### 2. [Making flossing accessible](https://listium.com/@WilleneEScott/67091/top-3-tips-to-maintain-your-oral-health/1/making-flossing-accessible)

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- Notes: It’s important to floss at least once a day. Flossing can reach areas of your teeth that your brush doesn’t, and it helps prevent gum diseases. If you never quite got the hang of flossing and reaching all the gaps between your teeth, consider watching some educational videos on the topic. Switching to flossing picks can also make the process less laborious.
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### 3. [Find a dentist you like](https://listium.com/@WilleneEScott/67091/top-3-tips-to-maintain-your-oral-health/2/find-a-dentist-you-like)

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- Notes: You should be seeing a dentist at least every six months, and more often if you are prone to oral health issues. And that process is much easier if you find a dentist you feel comfortable visiting and being honest with. Too many people avoid dentists due to dental anxiety or fear of being judged, but lack of attention will make you more prone to oral health issues, and dental work leads to more dental work. This means that avoiding dentists in your early years may very well lead you to having to visit dentists much more often in your later years.
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