Dry-MouthDry mouth means not having enough saliva (spit) to keep your mouth wet; this condition can make it hard to eat, swallow, or talk, and can lead to cavities or infection. You don’t have to live with it, though, you can talk to your dentist to find out what options are available.

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Decay-formationPlaque is a sticky, colorless film of bacteria that adheres to your teeth. It uses sugar to produce acids that eat away at tooth enamel, so consuming sugars and starches feeds that plaque.

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flossingTeeth have 5 sides, but your toothbrush can only reach 3 of them, which means if you’re not flossing, you’re only cleaning about 60% of your total tooth surface.

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soda-glassFor whiter teeth, avoid drinking dark-colored sodas, coffee, red wine, or black tea, and avoid smoking cigarettes or cigars.