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I stopped brushing twice a day after I found out from my dentist that my gums were receding. I brush carefully, then floss, then rinse once a day, in the evening right before bed. I also tend to avoid starchy and sugary foods, which I've heard can be problematic for teeth.
I had endocarditis (a heart infection) when I was around 7, and my whole family was a bit shocked when my cardiologist said it could have been due to not keeping a clean enough mouth. It was more than a little jarring, and my teeth have been tended to ever since.
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