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'Do I really need to floss?' and other common questions about dental care

You should brush your teeth twice a day for two minutes a day, according to the American Dental Association. But teeth maintenance is more than just brushing, flossing and tongue scraping, says Dr Mark Burhenne, a dentist and the creator of askthedentist.com, a website that offers advice on professional and at-home dental practices. We asked dental hygiene professionals to answer five basic questions about how to care for your teeth and keep them healthy. Here's what they had to say.