You’ve heard it a zillion times, but it’s so essential we have to remind you again: Brush, brush, brush! Brushing removes plaque, which builds up on the surfaces of your teeth. Dental technology has come a long way in the past few decades, but  brushing twice a day  and flossing once a day remain your best defenses against tooth decay and gum problems.

Here’s what you may not know: The American Dental Association® (ADA) recommends changing your toothbrush every three to four months. Another tip: Be careful of brushing too aggressively. Pressing too hard can wear away the enamel on your teeth.

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Eat a well-balanced diet. To ensure the health of your teeth and gums, eat healthy food and avoid drinking excess alcohol, sugary sports drinks or sodas. If you smoke, quit now, as smoking can have a negative impact on your oral health. https://www.aae.org/specialty/communique/your-natural-teeth-are-worth-saving/

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Don’t rush to extract. If a dentist recommends extraction for a diseased tooth, ask for a referral to an endodontist to consider treatments to save your tooth. If you think that getting a tooth pulled is easier or less expensive, think again. Missing teeth can cause other teeth to shift, affect your ability to chew properly and ruin your smile. Tooth extraction can be more painful than the infection itself, and replacing an extracted tooth with an artificial one requires additional dental visits that can be costly. Even more importantly, with proper care, most teeth that have had root canal treatment can last a lifetime.

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Act on tooth pain. Whether you have cracked or injured teeth, signs of infection, excessive sensitivity to heat or cold, or other persistent pain in or around your teeth, consult an endodontist right away. Endodontic treatment can save a diseased tooth or treat abscessed, cracked or dislodged teeth, but these issues need to be addressed quickly.

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