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6 Easy Ways to Prevent Cavities in Kids
Kids and cavities
seem to go hand in hand. According to the Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention, 28 percent of children ages 2 through 5 have at least
one dental cavity, compared to 24 percent a decade ago.
Although 4 percent may
not seem like a lot, that increase represents thousands and thousands of
children and cavities -- as well as a trend in th...
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Be Careful With Toothpicks
Most dentists agree
that toothpicks should be used sparingly as a method of teeth cleaning
and should never be considered a substitute for brushing teeth and
flossing. Fact is they should be used only when a toothbrush or floss is
not available, for example, when you are in a restaurant and have food
trapped between teeth.
Toothpicks that are used overzealo...
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Tough Brushing Tortures Teeth
Most dentists don’t
go a day without seeing patients who are damaging their teeth and gums
by brushing too hard. Some report that as many as two out of three
patients brush their teeth too hard. This is a problem. A stiff-bristled
toothbrush combined with overzealous brushing teeth can cause serious
dental problems over time, including gum disease and tooth sensitivity.
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