Visit your dentist at least every 6 months, or more often if you have significant dental needs.

Sipping on sugary or carbonated drinks is bad for your teeth because it raises acidity levels over a long period of time. Drink through a straw, or finish the drink quickly to protect your teeth.

Children suffer more than 200,000 injuries to the mouth and jaw each year, and many could be prevented by wearing mouth guards.

Change your toothbrush every 3 to 4 months, sooner if you have been sick or if you notice that the bristles look frayed or damaged.