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Absolutely not! Older people are at significant risk of tooth decay, for a number of reasons:...Read all the answersOUR DENTISTS ANSWER YOUR MAIN QUESTIONS
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Are older people safe from tooth decay?
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Can children's teeth be protected with a varnish?
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To prevent tooth decay, children and teenagers can have their teeth ‘varnished’: the dentist...Read all the answers -
Can you remove tartar by yourself?
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No! Only the dentist can remove tartar, which is a build-up of solidified and mineralised dental...Read all the answers -
Do sweets promote tooth decay?
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When the bacteria in dental plaque digest sugars, they produce substances which then attack the...Read all the answers -
Do sweets really promote tooth decay?
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When the bacteria in dental plaque digest sugars, they produce acids which then attack the...Read all the answers -
Do the first milk teeth need to be cleaned?
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The enamel on milk teeth is more fragile than on permanent teeth, so milk teeth are particularly...Read all the answers -
Does effective brushing make your gums bleed?
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Contrary to popular thinking, overly energetic brushing to remove dental plaque is not a good habit...Read all the answers -
Does vitamin C protect the gums?
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It is true that a vitamin C deficiency causes bleeding disorders which cause gums to bleed, but...Read all the answers