Don't Brush After Wine, Snack on Cheese, and Other Dentist Secrets Revealed

#1 Bacteria In Mouth

The bacteria that causes gum disease could cause cancer. Here are some great ways to take care of your teeth.

#2 Don't Brush An Hour After Drinking Wine

Wine is acidic weakening enamel. When brushing while your teeth are in this state, you can actually cause tooth decay by wearing away your enamel.

#3 Snack On Cheese, Not Fruit

Snack On Cheese, Not Fruit

Cheese increases saliva, neutralizing acid, while the sugar in fruits feed bacteria.

#4 Never Rinse After Cleaning

Spit out the toothpaste, but don't rinse. Water will rinse away the fluoride that should stay on your teeth.

#5 DIY Plaque Test

Chewing these plaque disclosing tablets once a week will show you what you're missing when brushing.

#6 Don't Press To Hard When Brushing

Brushing too hard can cause receding gums. You don't have to press so hard to clean your teeth.

#7 Strawberries Whiten Your Teeth

Strawberries contain mallic acid which buff your teeth and remove stains.

#8 Brush Your Tongue

A film of plaque can build up on the tongue, causing bad breath if you don't remove it. Brush your tongue in long strokes downward and out of your mouth.

#9 Use A Facecloth For An Emergency Brush

If you don't have your toothbrush with you on an impromptu overnight stay away from home, use a clean washcloth versus your finger, apply toothpaste and literally wash your teeth.

#10 Floss Daily To Kill Bacteria

Daily flossing kills the bacteria in your mouth that cause cavities and gum disease.