People do not just have to use toothpaste to brush their teeth. 
Everyone knows that maintaining a regular oral health routine is beneficial to the long-term health of their teeth, but when a person runs out of toothpaste, there are alternatives that could help them avoid missing their daily brush.
WorlDental reported household baking soda is a constituent of some toothpastes and at a push, using a small amount of a brush with water can help to clean the teeth due to its abrasive qualities.
Furthermore, using a clean cloth soaked in warm water can also be a useful way to clean the teeth, although the publication noted that none of these methods should be used on a long-term basis.
Elsewhere, Mark Wolff, chair of cariology and comprehensive care at New York University School of Dentistry, recently told Boston.com that people should refrain from brushing their teeth directly after drinking acidic beverages.
He noted that the enamel is weakened by acidic foods and drinks and therefore brushing soon after consuming these things could be detrimental to long-term oral health.
