You may be thinking it’s not worth the time or trouble to floss young kids’ teeth. But here are some tips to get you and your kids started.
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Most dental diseases are preventable – if you look after your teeth and mouth.
‘Tongue scraping’ has long been a part of daily hygiene routines in parts of Europe, India, South America and Africa.
Appalachia has one of the highest rates of oral health problems per person in the US.
If you still have most of your teeth and they’re tightly jammed together, flossing is important. But for some people, simply flossing might not be enough.
Can taking a selfie as you brush your teeth help make you a better brusher? A small pilot study indicates it may. Most of us, as it turns out, are not very good brushers.
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