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Avoiding cavities
Keep your teeth and gums healthy. Learn ways to avoid cavities by brushing, flossing, and eating the right foods.
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A 41-year old asked:
Could you avoid cavities by chewing sugarfree gum and eating apples?
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A member asked:
Do i really need to get my teeth cleaned every six months? I've read that there's not any proof it really helps me avoid cavities or tooth decay.
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A 32-year old asked:
How do I avoid getting cavities?
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A 27-year old asked:
How can I avoid tooth cavities?
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A 36-year old asked:
How can I avoid my sinus cavities getting stuffy?
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A member asked:
Can sippy cups cause cavities in children? I've read that bottles can cause cavities in children, especially if they drink before bed, but i'd like to know if sippy cups can do the same thing. Is it better to avoid using them?
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A 21-year old asked:
Is operation necessary for treating cyst in the sinus cavity. Can I avoid operation? If not, which type I should prefer traditional or endoscopic?
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A 26-year old female asked:
Our now 3 year old had a cavity & had a crown placed on his front, top tooth. A year later, he now has an abscess above that tooth. If we treat with antibiotics, how long until it comes back? Trying to buy time before extraction to avoid anesthesia?
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A 43-year old asked:
How many cavities has the average u.S. 8 year old had?
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A 23-year old female asked:
Theres a piece of gums hanging out of one of my cavities what do i do?
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A 28-year old male asked:
How long after deep cavity feeling until you know its gonna work and not mess with the pulp of the tooth?
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A 38-year old asked:
What causes cavities?
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A 53-year old asked:
What are the signs that you have a cavity?
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A 26-year old male asked:
How do I prevent cavities?
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A female asked:
Does coffee cause cavities ?
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A 34-year old asked:
Which listerine is best for cavities?
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A 40-year old asked:
How can sugar help to cause cavities?
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A 40-year old asked:
What results from large sinus cavities?
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A 48-year old asked:
Is getting a cavity filled very painful?
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A 43-year old asked:
Can eating a lot of fruit cause cavities?
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A 30-year old asked:
Is it possible for babies to get cavities?
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A 34-year old asked:
Can i tell me how i can clear sinus cavities?
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A 31-year old asked:
What are signs of a toothache versus a cavity?
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A 37-year old asked:
Is it common for 3 year olds to have cavities?
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A 37-year old asked:
Please tell me, could a sinus cavity collapse?
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A 43-year old asked:
How many cavities are there in the human body?
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A 24-year old male asked about a 22-year old female:
How long will it take for a cavity to kill you?
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A 24-year old male asked:
What are the reasons behind bleeding naval cavity?
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A 49-year old asked:
Hi doctors, my cavities hurt, what does this mean?
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A 32-year old asked:
Is it weird to be self-conscious about my cavities?
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