Diet tips for healthy teeth and gums:

• Eating raw fruits and vegetables massages the gums, which increases salivation and neutralizes the pH of the mouth.
  

• Include plenty of foods rich in vitamin C in your diet, like oranges, kiwis, papaya, strawberries and guava to keep your gums strong and healthy.

• Drink 1-2 cups/day of green tea that contains catechins, a substance that kills bacteria.

• Drink Aloe Vera juice early in the morning to prevent mouth ulcers and bleeding gums.

• Sipping water throughout the day helps to keep the gums hydrated.

   

Tips for remembering to floss:

• Keep your floss next to your toothbrush.
  

• Put a post-it note on your bathroom mirror.
  

• Set an alarm on your phone.
  

• Mark it on a calendar and track it.
  

• Make it a family affair-- include the kids!