Here are some things you need to know! Dentistry is an important job that helps people, for example making sure your teeth are nice and clean and don’t have cavities or plaque. They make sure you floss, brush, and use mouthwash at least twice a day. They also make sure you have healthy teeth and no cavities.
You might think flossing isn’t that important, but it is! Flossing before brushing gets all that plaque between the teeth loose so your toothbrush can reach it. Flossing after brushing makes it so if you rinse your teeth with mouthwash or salt water, that liquid gets the gunk out of your mouth.
Brushing is the most important step of brushing your teeth. It gets rid of the plaque on the top of the tooth, so you don’t get cavities. Cavities are from not brushing your teeth every day, drinking or eating sugary foods and drinks, or bacteria in your mouth (and cavities can last up to five years until your tooth decays.)
Mouthwash is better to use then water. Water washes away the protective fluoride left from brushing your teeth, while using mouthwash that helps reduce bacteria in your mouth, which reduces the amount of dental plaque that forms. It is also ok to use salt water. Now happy brushing!