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Plaque hides between teeth where bristles cannot reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Perfect Routine<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Floss First:<\/strong> Clear the debris between teeth so the fluoride in your toothpaste can actually reach those hidden spots.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The 45-Degree Angle:<\/strong> Don&#8217;t scrub back and forth. Angle the brush toward the gum line and use small, circular &#8220;massaging&#8221; motions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Don&#8217;t Forget the Tongue:<\/strong> Your tongue is a sponge for bacteria. 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