Chewing: Chewing sugarless gum that contains xylitol after snacking can help reduce your risk of cavities.
Answered 5/16/2018
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Brush: Brush your teeth twice a day to keep the cavity bugs away.
Answered 4/9/2013
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After: After flossing, brush with salt. Osmotic pressure of salt will kill mouth germs. Rinse well.
Answered 6/28/2013
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If: If you are out and can't brush, at least rinse.
Answered 9/29/2016
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Keep: Keep dental floss travel size on you where ever you go!
Answered 10/17/2013
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If: If you choose to chew gum, make sure it's sugarless!
Answered 4/12/2013
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Brush: Brush for 2 minutes 2x/day; floss each night before bedtime; cavities grow fastest at night.
Answered 4/21/2013
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Keep: Keep a toothbrush in your car, but keep it covered and clean.
Answered 4/21/2013
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Drink: Drink sugary liquids (soda) through a straw. Or avoid them :) they are very acidic.
Answered 9/23/2013
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Sugar: Sugar and acid (soda/sour candy) are the enemy. Flush with water & floss often.
Answered 6/3/2014
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Brush: Brush daily, floss daily, see your dentist regularly for professional care.
Answered 9/29/2016
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Limit: Limit sugary food intake, brush and floss twice a day, and visit your dentist every six months.
Answered 9/29/2016
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Brush,floss,keep: Brush, floss, keep teeth clean. Limit candy, soda, sweets, enjoy healthy smile.
Answered 6/12/2013
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Brush: Brush and floss twice daily, avoid sweets and high fructose drinks. See your dentist regularly.
Answered 5/17/2014
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Brush: Brush twice daily, avoid highly acidic drinks, keep 6 month recalls.
Answered 1/13/2014
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You: You will find that a "waterpik" removes food particles from between your teeth better than floss.
Answered 7/19/2013
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Mouthwash: Mouthwash used regularly helps. Not as good as brushing, but does decrease cavities!
Answered 7/11/2013
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Floss: Floss & brush your teeth within 20 minutes after starting eating removes bacteria before acid forms.
Answered 6/25/2016
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Preventive: Preventive resin restoration is a conservative approach for patients who's cavities are found early.
Answered 12/16/2014
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Rinse: Rinse with water if you can't brush after a meal.
Answered 12/10/2013
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Brush: Brush and floss bacteria disruption healthy teeths and gums!
Answered 8/15/2013
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Always: Always keep good oral hygiene with daily brushing and floss and avoid soda and sugary drinks.
Answered 8/17/2013
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Brush: Brush twice daily at least. Floss no less than once daily. Have 2x/year cleanings and check ups.
Answered 8/18/2013
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Find: Find out if water in your area has Fluoride in it. If not, start your children on Fluoride supp.
Answered 6/25/2014
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Brush: Brush teeth twice daily at least. Floss no less than once daily. Have 2x/year check ups.
Answered 8/18/2013
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Have: Have your dentist or hygienist teach you how to brush and floss daily. Avoid sweets and soft drinks.
Answered 7/13/2014
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Wearing: Wearing braces make beautiful faces for all to see.
Answered 8/23/2013
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Get: Get teeth straightened. Easier to care for, therefore less cavities. See qualified orthodontist.
Answered 8/27/2015
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Sugar: Sugar filled day - may lead to a mouth full of clay. Ceramic fillings.
Answered 8/29/2013
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Eating: Eating less candies, less soda and brushing teeth after eating and use of oral antibiotics may hhelp.
Answered 8/31/2013
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Low: Low sugar foods, watch junk food, if it has ingredient label look at sugars, brush 5 min& floss daily.
Answered 9/4/2013
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If: If you like sweets and want to avoid cavities, all you do is brush thoroughly right after eating.
Answered 3/31/2014
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Brushing: Brushing and flossing twice a day is important, but night time can add 6 yrs to your life.
Answered 2/23/2015
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Daily: Daily flossing and twice daily brushing are keys to avoiding cavities.
Answered 4/3/2016
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Avoid: Avoid heavily acidic foods and candy which can wear away enamel.
Answered 3/16/2014
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Brush: Brush your teeth each day - and don't forget to floss them or your teeth will rot.
Answered 9/18/2013
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Always: Always use a straw when drinking soft drinks and sugary drinks to minimize direct contact with teeth.
Answered 3/1/2016
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Sugar: Sugar and acid, dissolve calcium from teeth, avoid between meals.
Answered 9/25/2013
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Rinse: Rinse your mouth thoroughly after drinking sugary drinks to prevent cavity.
Answered 12/10/2013
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Proper: Proper brushing/flossing at least 2x/day and drink water instead of acidic ; sugary drinks.
Answered 3/19/2014
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Ignore: A good toothbrush and flouride toothpaste.
Answered 11/16/2013
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Ignore: Don't nimble food, don't sip soda all day long. Give yourself a 2 hour break between snacks and meals.
Answered 4/24/2015
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Ignore: Flossing in addition to brushing is the most effective way to prevent cavities.
Answered 9/29/2016
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Ignore: Brushing and flossing at least twice a day is the best detest ant to cavities.
Answered 12/3/2013
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Ignore: Brush, floss, avoid sticky sugar. Go to bed with clean teeth.
Answered 1/24/2014
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Ignore: Drink water instead of sugar drinks. Even if the drink is a fruit juice, water is better.
Answered 1/28/2014
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Ignore: Floss daily brush your teeth after meals visit dentist for checkup as scheduled.
Answered 1/31/2014
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Ignore: Be true to your teeth or they will be false to you brush and floss daily.
Answered 2/1/2014
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Ignore: Brush and floss teeth at least twice a day, use a Fluoride mouthwash and avoid sticky , sugary foods.
Answered 6/25/2014
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Ignore: Brush all teeth daily Please Floss all teeth daily, rinse Please Avoid sugar.
Answered 5/21/2014
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Ignore: Avoid cavities: Never forget to floss, and Brush teeth twice daily.
Answered 12/21/2014
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Ignore: If you want no cavities. Make sure to brush your teeth And floss.
Answered 3/12/2015
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Ignore: Brushing your teeth every day will keep the germs away.
Answered 5/6/2015
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