The document outlines seven steps for maintaining good oral health as recommended by the U.S. Surgeon General. These include brushing teeth twice daily with fluoride toothpaste, visiting the dentist regularly, flossing daily, using fluoride rinse, limiting snacks and practicing healthy eating, wearing a mouthguard during sports, and asking about dental sealants. It notes that tooth decay is more common in U.S. children than asthma or hay fever and that oral diseases lead to many missed school and work hours each year. Colgate's Bright Smiles, Bright Futures program aims to educate and provide services to 100 million children globally on oral health by 2010.