Teeth should be brushed for at least three minutes to ensure effective cleaning and prevent the need for emergency dentistry, one publication has claimed.
People need to do more than just clean their teeth to maintain a good level of oral hygiene, IBT Health stated.
It advised that individuals chew gum and drink plenty of water throughout the day to help remove bacteria build-up in the mouth.
To prevent bad breath and tooth decay, flossing between teeth is recommended, along with rinsing with warm water and salt after meals.
The health guide reminded both adults and children that daily brushing should last for three times the length of the average minute and to have regular dental check-ups.
Failure to adequately look after a smile could have psychological and physical effects it warned, describing how digestive ailments could occur as a result.
Writing for the Windsor Star, Dr David Mady recently claimed that teeth problems can affect a person’s performance by distracting them and damaging their self-esteem.