Check teeth now, save teeth later.

Meaning: If you take care of your teeth now by checking them regularly, you can prevent problems and keep them healthy in the future.

Choice of Words: The word "Check" means to examine something carefully to make sure it is in good condition. "Teeth" are the hard white structures in the mouth used for biting and chewing. "Now" means at the present time, while "later" refers to a time in the future. "Save" means to protect something from harm or loss.

Alternative Expressions

Brush your teeth twice a day, keep your teeth healthy.

Meaning: This means that you should brush your teeth two times a day, once in the morning and once at night, to keep them healthy and strong.

Choice of Words: Brush means to clean something with a brush. Teeth are the hard, white structures in your mouth that you use to bite and chew. Twice means two times. A is an indefinite article that refers to one or more of something. Day is a period of 24 hours. Keep means to continue to have or possess something. Healthy means to be in good health or condition. When you put them together, "Brush your teeth twice a day, keep your teeth healthy" means to clean your teeth two times a day to keep them healthy and strong.

Floss your teeth every day, keep your gums healthy.

Meaning: This means that you should floss your teeth every day to remove any food or bacteria that may be stuck between your teeth and to keep your gums healthy and strong.

Choice of Words: Floss means to clean between your teeth with a thin thread. Teeth are the hard, white structures in your mouth that you use to bite and chew. Every means each and every one. Day is a period of 24 hours. Keep means to continue to have or possess something. Gums are the soft tissue that surrounds your teeth. Healthy means to be in good health or condition. When you put them together, "Floss your teeth every day, keep your gums healthy" means to clean between your teeth every day to keep your gums healthy and strong.

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