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I've never had a cavity (or more properly, tooth decay). what should i do?
7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Regarding what ?: If you are asking what you should do if you don't have tooth decay, then i would suggest you continue whatever good habits that you've grown accustomed to so that you can maintain that terrific smile.
Answered 10/4/2014
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Keep on trucking: Keep doing what you are doing, floss, brush your teeth 3x/day, minimize sweets which lead to teeth decay. Brush before you go to bed. Rinse your mouth after meals.
Answered 2/4/2017
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Prevention is key: Be sure to brush and floss daily and visit your dentist regularly.
Answered 11/30/2016
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