The dental hygienist should teach the patient that the best way to ensure healthy teeth and gingival tissues is to remove plaque mechanically by brushing at least twice daily and by _____ at least once a day.

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The patient should floss at least once a day.Two methods are available to remove plaque from the teeth: mechanical and chemical methods.Mechanical methods include brushing and flossing,and chemical methods include specific drug products to prevent or remove plaque buildup.Flossing will disrupt plaque biofilm.Rinsing with mouthwash may not reach the base of the sulcus.Massaging the tissue and using a toothpick likewise will not disrupt bacteria in the sulcus.

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