[header] How to prevent thrush [title] Brush and floss your teeth. [step] To keep your teeth healthy and resistant to infection, you should brush your teeth twice a day and floss once a day. Brushing when you get up in the morning and before you go to bed at night will keep your mouth healthy and infection free. 
[substeps] Brushing and flossing reduces the risk of various infections in the mouth, including gingivitis. If your immune system is trying to fight off other infections, it is less likely to be able to fight off a thrush infection.