Rinse the night guard with cool water immediately after removing it
Brush it gently with a soft toothbrush
Use mild liquid soap or non-abrasive cleanser
Rinse thoroughly...
Rinse the retainer with cool or lukewarm water after each use
Brush it gently with a soft toothbrush
Use mild, clear liquid soap if needed
Rinse thoroughly...
Brush twice daily with a soft-bristled toothbrush
Use fluoride toothpaste
Floss once daily
Use an interdental brush if floss is difficult
Rinse with an antiseptic or fluoride mouthwash
Use...
Ask friends, family, or coworkers for recommendations
Check online reviews and ratings
Verify the dentist’s license and credentials
Look for experience in the treatment you need
Confirm the...
Rinse your mouth with warm salt water several times a day
Avoid spicy, acidic, salty, or rough foods
Use a soft-bristled toothbrush
Brush gently and maintain good...
Wet the toothbrush
Apply a pea-sized amount of toothpaste
Place the toothbrush at a 45-degree angle to the gums
Brush the outer surfaces of the teeth
Brush the...
Brush your teeth gently before use
Dry your teeth if the instructions recommend it
Open the strip package and use clean hands
Apply the strip to your...
Contact your dentist or oral surgeon as soon as possible
Rinse gently with warm salt water
Take prescribed or recommended pain medication as directed
Use a medicated...
Rinse your mouth with warm salt water
Gently floss to remove trapped food
Take an over-the-counter pain reliever as directed on the label
Apply a cold compress...
Rinse your mouth with warm salt water
Floss gently to remove trapped food
Take an over-the-counter pain reliever as directed
Apply a cold compress to the outside...
Rinse with warm salt water
Floss gently to remove trapped food
Take over-the-counter pain relievers as directed on the label
Apply a cold compress to the outside...
Rinse your mouth with warm salt water
Floss gently to remove trapped food
Take over-the-counter pain relief as directed on the label
Apply a cold compress to...
Brush teeth twice daily with fluoride toothpaste
Floss daily
Use an antimicrobial mouthwash if recommended by a dentist
Visit the dentist regularly for checkups and cleanings
Remove plaque...
Rinse your mouth with warm salt water
Floss gently to remove trapped food
Brush softly with a soft-bristled toothbrush
Use over-the-counter pain relief as directed on the...
Rinse with warm salt water
Brush gently with a soft-bristled toothbrush
Floss carefully to remove trapped food
Avoid very hot, cold, sweet, or acidic foods and drinks
Chew...
Brush twice daily with a soft-bristled toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste
Clean along the gumline and all tooth surfaces for at least 2 minutes
Floss once daily...
Rinse your mouth with warm salt water
Floss gently to remove trapped food
Take over-the-counter pain relief as directed on the label
Apply a cold compress to...
Reduce stress before bed
Practice relaxation techniques
Avoid caffeine in the evening
Limit alcohol before sleep
Avoid chewing gum during the day
Keep a regular sleep schedule
Improve sleep hygiene
Address...
Rinse your mouth with warm salt water
Floss gently to remove trapped food
Take over-the-counter pain relief as directed
Apply a cold compress to the outside of...
Rinse your mouth with warm salt water
Floss gently to remove trapped food
Brush carefully with a soft-bristled toothbrush
Use over-the-counter pain relievers as directed on the...
Wear a custom-fitted night guard from a dentist
Reduce stress with relaxation techniques before bed
Maintain a regular sleep schedule
Avoid caffeine in the afternoon and evening
Avoid...
Rinse your mouth with warm salt water
Floss gently to remove trapped food
Take an over-the-counter pain reliever as directed
Apply a cold compress to the outside...
Rinse your mouth with warm salt water
Floss gently to remove trapped food
Take over-the-counter pain relief as directed on the label
Apply a cold compress to...
Rinse dentures after every meal
Brush dentures daily with a soft denture brush
Use a non-abrasive denture cleaner
Soak dentures in a denture-cleaning solution as directed
Remove stains...
Rinse gently with warm salt water after 24 hours, several times a day
Take over-the-counter pain relievers as directed on the label
Apply a cold compress...
Crowded teeth
Gaps between teeth
Crooked or rotated teeth
Upper and lower teeth do not meet properly
Overbite
Underbite
Crossbite
Open bite
Difficulty chewing or biting
Frequent biting of cheeks or tongue
Jaw pain...
Severe tooth pain that suddenly stops
Tooth turning gray, brown, or black
Increased sensitivity to hot or cold that later disappears
Swelling in the gums near the...
Rinse your mouth with warm water
Swish water vigorously around the teeth
Use dental floss to remove trapped food
Gently slide the floss between teeth
Use an interdental...
Brush twice daily with fluoride toothpaste
Floss daily
Use an antiseptic or stain-removing mouthwash
Reduce coffee, tea, red wine, and tobacco use
Rinse your mouth with water after...
Brush twice daily with fluoride toothpaste
Floss daily
Use a soft-bristled toothbrush
Limit sugary and acidic foods and drinks
Rinse with water after eating or drinking acidic items
Chew...
