Routine
At least 2x/day:
- Floss (with real floss)
- Mouthwash
- Brush
- (Don’t rinse!)
Supplies
Electric toothbrush beats regular. But CHANGE THE HEADS to ensure you aren’t using bristles that have gone too firm.
Regular floss is best.
Use mouthwash without Alcohol, as that dries out your mouth.
Extra Stuff
Food & Drink
Regular exposure to carbs is not good. Total exposure matters less than frequency of exposure. Sipping a soda all day is much worse than downing one with dinner. Coffee isn’t great either, due to its acidity.
pH
Oral pH (Potential of Hydrogen) balance is important. In particular having too many acids can lead to bad oral health outcomes. Coffee is acidic. 😟
Mouth Breathing
Don’t. You don’t want your mouth to dry out. Saliva helps maintain oral health. Certain kinds of gums are actually helpful due to their pro-salivation properties.
Source
- AskReddit
- My dentist