List four recommendations of the American Dental Association for optimal dental health

Answer 1

For optimal dental health, the American Dental Association (ADA) recommends the following:

• Eat a balanced diet.
• Keep snacking to a minimum, if possible. The ADA recognizes that some people, such as people with diabetes, may require snacks. For others, however, the ADA suggests limiting the number of snacks if brushing the teeth is not possible shortly after eating them.
• Eat sweets with meals rather than between them.
• Brush and floss thoroughly each day to remove dental plaque.
• Use an ADA-accepted fluoride toothpaste and mouth rinse, and talk to your dentist about the need for supplemental fluoride.
• Visit a dentist regularly.
• Do not allow an infant to sleep with a bottle in the mouth that contains sweetened liquids, fruit juices, milk, or formula.