How to Keep Your Teeth Clean All Day

Dentists recommend brushing your teeth after every meal to keep them clean and healthy. However, some people are more fastidious than others about keeping their teeth clean and they do even more cleaning than that. While brushing your teeth several times a day is possible, there are a few other methods of keeping your teeth clean during the day.

Things You'll Need

• Toothpaste
• Mouthwash
• Floor
• Mouth irrigation system

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Instructions

• 1

  Brush your teeth in the morning and at night using toothpaste approved by the American Dental Association. Brush your teeth for two minutes using a circular motion.

• 2

  Rinse out your mouth with warm water after eating or drinking non-water beverages. Keep the water in your mouth and swish it around for several second, then repeat the process a few times. By rinsing your mouth you remove food debris and bacteria that contributes to plague, cavities and gum disease.

• 3

  Brush your teeth with plain water. According to a study conducted in the Netherlands and reported in the New York Daily News, brushing without toothpaste will clean teeth better because the bristles directly touch the tooth enamel instead of the toothpaste. Brushing with water removes food and bacteria from the teeth and is less messy than using toothpaste. This is especially true if you are at work or school during the day.

• 4

  Rinse your mouth with mouthwash approved by the American Dental Association. Keep the mouthwash in your mouth and swish it around for 30 seconds. Do this two to three times a day to keep your teeth and breath clean. This helps to kill the bacteria that lead to gum disease and plaque.

• 5

  Floss in the evening to remove food particles. Use the dental floss around all the teeth to get rid of debris and tartar.

• 6

  Use a water irrigation system for the teeth to deep clean between teeth and around the gum line. The water irrigation system produces a pressured spray that you can direct between and around the teeth for deeper cleaning. Water irrigation offers better results than flossing, according to the World Dental website.