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Brushing your teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste helps prevent cavities.

What we found

Brush for about 2 minutes, twice a day, with fluoride toothpaste. Children who brush every day with fluoride toothpaste have fewer cavities.

Why we gave this result

The NHS and WHO recommend brushing twice a day with fluoride toothpaste. CDC says children who brush daily with fluoride toothpaste have fewer cavities.

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