GET YOUR TEETH IN LINE

Stress-induced grinding, decades of coffee drinking, and all that "forgetting" to floss add up. Here's your fix.

- GARRETT MUNCE

1 Get on the Schedule

With both your dentist and your brushing, says cosmetic dentist Michael Apa, D.D.S. Schedule a dental visit every six months minimum. Brush your teeth twice a day, use toothpaste with fluoride, and floss at least once a day.

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2 Protect Your Gums

Gingivitis, caused by plaque buildup, inflames the gums, says cosmetic dentist Marc Lowenberg, D.D.S. Ensure you're brushing the gumline, where plaque lurks.

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3 Slow the Grind