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Hi doctors, my dad doesn't brush his teeth yet never seems to get cavities. why is that?
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Not seeming to : Get cavities is not the same thing as not getting cavities. Sometimes cavities are not readily apparent. Trust me, those who don't take care of their teeth usually end up paying the piper.
Answered 12/17/2014
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