Prevention, Dental Visits Key To Maintaining Oral Health.

WTVT-TV Tampa, FL (5/7, Chmura) reports on five steps people should take in order to improve and maintain their oral health. “According to a list of prices posted by the American Dental Association, fillings average more than $100 while crowns top $1,000,” although dentists “say those expensive trips could be avoided if only we would do a better job caring for our teeth,” WTVT reports. The steps the article advises include brushing for two minutes twice a day, using a soft-bristle brush, using correct brushing technique, and flossing at least once per day “to prevent an ugly, painful, time-consuming, and likely expensive alternative.”