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Whta are the consequences if hygiene is not maintained?

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Many: If teeth and mouth not well kept dental decay abscesses and just multiple issues. If body not kept. Foul smelling bacteria fungal growth. Hygiene is so important. Stay clean.

Answered 9/1/2016

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