Is coffee actually that bad for our teeth? Does it matter if we don’t floss? And is it possible to repair enamel? Dental expert and hygienist Elaine Tilling has the answers

From the first signs of tooth decay to at-home whitening advice, we queried TePe’s dental cleanlines professional Elaine Tilling to answer our most pressing dental times and don’ts. And by gum, she extradited. Here’s everything you ever wanted to know about oral hygiene, but were too scared of the dentist to ask …

Q. What’s the one thing I can do for my teeth? A. Simple: brush your teeth regularly utilizing a fluoride toothpaste, clean-living between your teeth daily with floss or an interdental brush to clean those tiny cavities, and gobble a balanced diet. That doesn’t mean you have to be healthier than thou- chocolate and desserts are only really bad if you graze between dinners, but gobbling them with your snack is OK. Drinks-wise, the safest refreshment is water.

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