Brush your teeth in the middle of the day—even at the office
Live MintLet’s face it, you’re online right now, looking for updates and analysis. “I would go as far as to say brush after every meal," says JaNae Jamison Kimbell, a dental hygienist and vice president of the National Dental Hygienists’ Association. “The whole point of brushing is to remove the biofilm of bacteria that causes decay and gum disease," says Dr. Edmond Hewlett, a consumer adviser spokesperson for the American Dental Association and professor of dentistry at the University of California, Los Angeles. • If you just can’t bring yourself to brush at the office, oral healthcare providers recommend swishing with water after meals, snacks and coffee breaks to clear away food or drink residue. • Chewing sugar-free gum can also help by stimulating the flow of saliva, says Dr. Aaron Myers, a pediatric dentist and senior associate dean for clinical affairs at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine.
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