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How do dental sealants help prevent tooth decay?
Sealants "seal off" the deep groves and crevices on the chewing portions of teeth.
These
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How can eating between meals cause tooth decay?
Eating between meals allows for carbohydrates to remain on teeth for extended durations.
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How is baby bottle tooth decay treated?
Depending on the child's needs.
Baby bottle tooth decay is more specifically called
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How can I help prevent tooth decay in my child?
Limit carbohydrate snacking ONLY 2 times or less in between meals and limit that duration of
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How is tooth decay diagnosed?
Clinically: A visual examination by your dentist and he/she tactilly examining your teeth
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How can chewing gum help prevent tooth decay?
YES! SUGAR-FREE chewing gum:
- promotes saliva, which naturally breaks down
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What is tooth decay?
Tooth decay occurs when a specific bacteria (that lives on the tooth surface) consumes the
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How should I brush my teeth if I have braces?
Brush in CIRCLES, alternating the tooth brush bristles pointing up and down at a 45 degree
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Will my tooth be sensitive after a root canal?
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