Please share an interesting fact about avoiding cavities.

Don't: Don't eat sugary gums; instead eat xylitol-based gums. They help fight cavities and moisten mouth!

A: A small chocolate bar is better chioce then a snack size bag of potato chips to help avoid cavities.

Flossing: Flossing once daily, along with brushing after every meal, will lower cavity risk tremendously!

If: Myth: if you stay away from sweets you won't get decay.

Good: Good salivary flow helps prevent decay!

Acidic: Acidic foods and drinks even healthy ones can cause cavities; make sure to brush & floss often.

Rinse: Rinse mouth right after eating to help neutralize food acids. Brush 15-30 min later if possible.

Cavities: Cavities are living bacteria in your mouth, they smell bad and make your breath smell bad too!

Chewing: Chewing sugarless gum with xylitol can help prevent cavities.

"Eating: Myth: eating lots of candy causes cavities. Fact: poor dental hygiene & lack of Fluoride are causes.

Straight: Straight teeth easier to clean, therefore less cavities and less gum disease.

I: I won’t get cavities if i brush and floss my teeth twice every day.

Eat: Eat sweets with your meal to decrease the time that acid can attack you teeth.

Xylitol: Xylitol is tooth friendly newer sugar substitute may help prevent cavities.

Always: Always rinse your mouth with water after every meal and any snacks.

Drink: Drink water after every meal and any snacks during the day.

Most: Most people brush their teeth right after throwing up. This spreads acid and decays teeth.

Check: Check if the area you live in has enough Fluoride in the water. If not, get supplemental fluoride.

Eating: Eating snacks like chips or Cheetos are as bad as eating candies.

Snacks: It's a myth that: snacks like chips, cheese puffs, cookies are not as bad as chocolate or candies.

I: It's a myth that: i just have bad teeth and it has nothing to do with brushing and flossing habits.

Easier: Easier to care for teeth and gums when teeth are straight. See a qualified orthodontic specialist.

The: The use of Fluoride (toothpaste & supplements) for over 60 years has reduced cavities over 50%.

Teeth/jaws: Teeth/jaws don't look right? Don't wait for a specific age. See orthodontist now for initial exam.

"Flouride: It's a myth that: Fluoride is dangerous. Fact: it's fine if properly administered. Ask a dentist.

If: If teeth/jaws misaligned, be proactive. Ask your dentist for referral to an orthodontic specialist.

Cavities: Cavities are easy to prevent and unpleasant to cure.

Even: Even the best tooth brushers still been to floss daily to prevent in between the teeth cavities!

Many: Many rx medications cause "dry mouth" that increase your risk of cavities! use special products!

Myth:: Brush and floss helps prevent cavities, but cavities are caused by acid.

Tooth: Tooth decay is contagious! don't kiss kids on the mouth! use a clean fork and plate to cut food.

Rinse: Rinse thoroughly with water after every meal and brush and floss regularly.

Ignore: Brush, floss and use mouthwash daily twice a day.

Ignore: Teeth check up cleaning and Fluoride at early age will help prevent cavity.

Ignore: Brush and floss after every meal.

Ignore: Acid in colas is better 2 avoid than sugar, cola swishers r a big source of cavities.

Ignore: The frequency of ingesting cariogenic foods is directly proportionate to caries susceptibility.

Ignore: Avoid repeated exposure to acidic foods as these can also cause enamel breakdown=cavities.

Ignore: Brush at least twice daily, using a Fluoride toothpaste.

Ignore: Even diet soda can cause tooth decay. The acids will destroy teeth.

Ignore: Even diet sods and drinks will destroy the teeth. Drink water instead.

Ignore: It's easier than you think if you simply practice good oral hygiene & avoid intake of refined sugars.

Ignore: Brush, floss and rinse twice a day. See your dentist twice a year.

Ignore: You need to floss and use an antiseptic mouthwash twice a day. Just brushing won't do it!

Ignore: Brush and floss regularly. Don't eat sugar-containing foods, especially sticky ones.

Ignore: Apply a pearl drop of tooth paste on your brush and not the long strip. Brush does work not paste.

Ignore: Need to see dentist at least 2X per year, and practice proper home care and eat well.

Ignore: Avoid eating between meals unless you carry a tooth brush with you (and USE it!).

Ignore: Floss with the toothpaste still in your mouth. It's easier, helps clean, and spreads the fluoride.

Ignore: Use a "pea sized" amount of an ADA approved fluoride toothpaste three times a day.

Ignore: Avoids frequent snacking of high carbohydrate/sugar snacks.

Ignore: Brush longer . Active contact of the tooth brush with your tooth is the best advise.

Ignore: A handful of raw almonds daily provides great protein and amino acids to help stop cavity bacteria.

Ignore: If you are too tired to brush eat a piece of cheese before bedtime to stop bacteria in your teeth.

Ignore: Dental sealants are a great preventative measure to help prevent decay.

Ignore: Contrary to common belief, cavities are not caused by sugar or sweets. They are caused by bacteria.

Ignore: Brush teeth after meals& before bed with a flourinated toothpaste. Saliva has anticavity properties.