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How do i prevent cavities?
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I'm not a dentist: But.... Preventing cavities is fairly straight forward: Brush your teeth with a fluoride-containing toothpaste after meals, avoid eating sweets, floss twice a day, drink fluoridated water, and see your dentist twice a year.
Answered 5/8/2015
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Carbs, Fluoride, H2O: A number of things: 1) reduce Carb intake and frequency of snacking. 2) Drink more water 3) Floss before bedtime 4) finish bedtime routine with a fluoride rinse and do not eat or drink anything for 1 hour (do not eat/drink anything at all if possible...this includes water).
Answered 2/10/2015
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The obvious secret: Tooth decay and cavities can be avoided if you floss, brush and receive regular dental checkups. Hope it helps.
Answered 2/10/2015
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