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A member asked:
Please share a tip in the form of a haiku on dealing with tooth decay (cavities).
9 doctors weighed in across 6 answers
Ignore: Acid reflux into mouth means time to take actions to prevent cavity.
Answered 11/16/2014
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Ignore: Sugar, candy, sweets teeth break down, need dental care brush, floss; stop decay.
Answered 3/31/2014
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Ignore: Before bed brush rinse then smear a very small amount of toothpaste on your lower teeth inside gums.
Answered 4/24/2015
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Ignore: First, treatment, then prevention is the way to deal with tooth decay issues.
Answered 9/30/2014
3.7k views
Ignore: Use fluoride toothpaste. Have an exam and X-rays and your teeth cleaned. Have the cavities filled.
Answered 1/25/2015
3.3k views
Ignore: Brush teeth twice daily. Floss the ones you want to keep. Your teeth will be caries free.
Answered 2/16/2015
3.2k views
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