Article: While mouthwashes should not be used as an alternative to brushing and flossing, they have been shown to kill microbes in the mouth and inhibit plaque formation. Put some in your mouth and swish it around for a minute to clean your teeth. If you're using a Listerine mouthwash, dilute it with water at a 1:1 ratio. If you forgot your toothbrush but remembered floss, then you're in luck. Many dentists believe that flossing alone is more beneficial than brushing alone in fighting tooth decay. Floss helps remove bacteria and food between your teeth and around your gums. Rinse your mouth thoroughly afterwards for a more complete clean. Flossing leads to better blood flow in the gums in order to create an antibacterial barrier of protection surrounding your tooth Open your mouth and let warm water stream over your teeth. The shower will act like a water pick system, helping to rinse out your mouth and flush away plaque. Combine this with brushing with your finger for a more thorough cleaning. Chewing sugar-free gum has been shown to be as effective as flossing in removing food particles, plaque, and bacteria from teeth. It also freshens your breath. The optimal length of time to chew is one minute, after which bacteria begin to be released back into the mouth from the gum. Chewing sugar-free gum can also create the optimal balance of the salivary pH which disables the bacterial formation. Green tea contains polyphenol antioxidant compounds that reduce plaque and fight gum disease. Simply drink the tea, or for a deeper clean, use it as you would mouthwash. The abrasive nature of fibrous vegetables can help to clean your teeth, while the vitamins and acids they contain have benefits for whitening teeth and fighting cavities. Apples Apples contain vitamin C, which is necessary for health gums, as well as malic acid, which helps to whiten teeth. Carrots Carrots are rich in vitamin A, which strengthens tooth enamel. The fibers in carrots can act as micro-bristles on the tooth surface and also in between your teeth, creating a natural massage of your gums. Celery Chewing celery produces a lot of saliva, which helps to neutralize the acids that cause cavities.
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Rinse with mouthwash. Use floss to clean your teeth. Clean your mouth in the shower. Chew gum to clean your teeth. Drink or rinse your mouth with green teas. Eat fruits and vegetables that clean your teeth.
Article: Parking is limited on either side of the bridge, so the subway is your best transit option. Pedestrian entrances on both sides of the bridge are short walks from several subway stations. A GPS app can help you figure out which train to take and how to walk from your stop to the pedestrian entrance. On the Brooklyn side, take either the A or C trains to the High Street/Brooklyn Bridge stop. The station is across the street from Cadman Plaza, and the bridge's pedestrian entrance is at the plaza's northeast corner. Exit the station, turn left toward Middagh Street, and use the crosswalk to head toward the park. Take the footpath on the left to cross the park, and follow the signs for the pedestrian stairway. If you're pushing a stroller or wheelchair, are cycling, or have trouble with stairs, take either the A, C, or F lines to Jay Street/MetroTech, or the 2/3 or 4/5 lines to Borough Hall. Exit your station and head to Adams Street/Brooklyn Bridge Boulevard. Walk about 2 blocks west from Jay Street/MetroTech, or walk less than a block east from Borough hall. Walk north on Adams Street/Brooklyn Bridge Boulevard about 2 to 3 blocks (depending on which stop you use) until it intersects with Tillary Street. A long path begins here that leads to the bridge's pedestrian walkway via a gradual ramp. On the Manhattan side, take the 4, 5, or 6 trains to Brooklyn Bridge/City Hall, the J or Z trains to Chambers Street, or either the A or C trains to Fulton Street. From Brooklyn Bridge/City Hall, exit the station, walk southwest on Centre Street along City Hall Park, then take a left onto Brooklyn Bridge Promenade. From Chambers Street, cross Church Street and walk southwest on Murray Street toward City Hall Park. Walk across the park, cross Centre Street/Park Row, and follow Frankfurt Street to the Brooklyn Bridge Promenade. From Fulton Street, walk northeast on Nassau Street, take a right onto Frankfurt Street, and follow Frankfurt Street to the Brooklyn Bridge Promenade. After crossing the bridge and exploring the other side, make your way back to the pedestrian entrance. Take in the views as you walk across the bridge in the reverse direction. If you're heading back to Brooklyn, you'll see its skyline, which is always gaining new towers, and the parks that line the banks of the East River. If you started in Manhattan, you'll get a chance to see its dramatic skyline when you walk back from Brooklyn. Once you've returned to the side you started on, explore it or make your way to a subway station. If you're tuckered out and don't want to walk back across the bridge or are in a time-crunch, head to a nearby subway station. There are plenty of stops within a 5-minute walk on both sides of the bridge. The right route to take depends on your destination, so use a GPS app or the MTA (Metropolitan Transit Authority) website to plan your trip.
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Take public transit to a pedestrian walkway entrance to the bridge. Use the High Street shortcut in Brooklyn if stairs aren't a problem. Take the Tillary Street ramp on the Brooklyn side if you can't take stairs. Stop at a station near City Hall if you're starting from Manhattan. Walk back across the bridge to return to your starting point, if desired. Take the subway if you can't walk back across the bridge.