[HIGHLIGHTS] Floss daily and have your teeth professionally cleaned once a year? This is what optimal dental care looks like

You should adhere to the following dental care routine every day. For children, the main focus is on caries prevention.

For adults, they should also have a check-up appointment with the dentist at least once a year. If you follow the following tips, you can prevent tooth decay and ensure healthy gums. BRUSH YOUR TEETH TWICE A DAY AND FLOSS ONCE. INSTRUCTIONS FOR DAILY DENTAL CARE.. You can find out from your family dentist whether and where you should optimize your oral hygiene and which type of toothbrush you should use, e.g. B. as part of a professional teeth cleaning.. The German Dental Association recommends brushing your teeth twice a day and flossing once a day.. For more information on dental care in Germany, visit www.dental-association.org. Germany. Dental care in the U.S. and other countries can be found at the Dental Care Information Center. According to the University of Greifswald, anyone who uses a round, oscillating, electric toothbrush should stay on the surface of the tooth for two to five seconds. "If the bristle field shows deviations from the original shape or after two to three months at the latest, you should replace the brush," is the recommendation. According to the TK, this is so important because brushing with a toothbrush only cleans around 70 percent of the tooth surface. What the bristles do not reach adequately are the narrow spaces between teeth, which are therefore particularly susceptible to tooth decay and periodontitis. To remove food residue and bacterial biofilm, you should use dental floss for narrow gaps between teeth and interdental brushes for larger gaps between the teeth. After consuming acidic foods and drinks such as orange, pineapple, or grapefruit, you should wait at least 30 minutes before brushing your teeth. You should also clean the spaces between your teeth once a day.