Recommended oral hygiene include daily brushing and flossing. Dentists and dental hygienists can instruct and demonstrate proper brushing or flossing techniques. Tongue cleaning is done less often than tooth brushing, flossing, and using mouthwash. Some bleeding may be noticed during tooth brushing or flossing. Twice daily brushing and flossing are a way to help prevent periodontal diseases. Instead, chlorhexidine is more effective used as an adjunctive treatment with tooth brushing and flossing. Brushing and flossing teeth regularly are the most basic ways to reduce these risks. Viridans strep can cause temporary bacteremia after eating, toothbrushing, or flossing. This includes twice-daily brushing with daily flossing. The aligner is removed for brushing, flossing and eating. Calculus cannot be removed by brushing or flossing. Overly vigorous or incorrectly performed brushing or flossing may cause injury to the gingiva (gums). Patients need to be aware of the importance of brushing and flossing their teeth daily. He is obsessed with keeping his mouth clean, drinking mouthwash and flossing his teeth. Initial efforts may include tongue cleaning, mouthwash, and flossing.