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Are there any good ways to prevent cavities when i forget to brush at night?
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Cross your fingers: If you forget to brush and floss at night, don't expect to not get cavities. In time, you most likely will. Change your habits.
Answered 12/10/2013
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Fluoride rinse: A nightly rinse with Fluoride helps make up for lack of brushing.....But nothing beats good brushing and flossing habits.
Answered 6/25/2014
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