Brush Twice, Clean Between Once — Daily

Brush twice a day for two minutes with a soft brush and fluoride toothpaste, and clean between your teeth once a day.

Removing plaque is what keeps tooth decay and early gum disease away — the whole protocol is a way of doing that thoroughly, every day.

The protocol

• Brush: twice a day, about two minutes each time, with a soft-bristled brush and fluoride toothpaste.
• Between the teeth: once a day, with floss, or a special brush or wooden or plastic pick recommended by a dental professional.
• Toothbrush: replace it every three to four months, sooner if the bristles are frayed.
• Dentist: routine check-ups and professional cleaning.
• Duration: ongoing.

What you get

• Removes dental plaque, the sticky film of bacteria behind tooth decay and gum disease.
• Fluoride toothpaste protects teeth from decay by strengthening the enamel.
• Cleaning between the teeth reaches where a toothbrush cannot.

Contraindications

• Red, swollen, tender or bleeding gums, bad breath that does not go away, painful chewing, loose or sensitive teeth — see a dentist rather than just brushing harder.
• If you have diabetes or smoke, your gum-disease risk is higher — keep regular dental check-ups.
• With braces, bridges or implants, ask a dental professional which between-teeth tool to use.

Evidence level

High. Twice-daily brushing with fluoride toothpaste and daily cleaning between the teeth is the standard oral-hygiene guidance from the US National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research.

Related protocols

• Added Sugar Audit — 2 Weeks
• Half-Plate Vegetables Rule
• Daily Step Floor

Sources

• NIDCR — Oral hygiene
• NIDCR — Gum disease
• MedlinePlus — Dental health

AgeGen never invents studies and never recommends prescription drugs by brand. Biohacks are experiments, not prescriptions — honour the contraindications and see a dentist if any of the signs above apply to you.