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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 enamel and dentine, causing tooth de
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Are older people safe from tooth decay?
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Absolutely not! Older people are at significant risk of tooth decay, for a number of reasons:
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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 fills the natural grooves on the s
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Do sweets promote tooth decay?
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When the bacteria in dental plaque digest sugars, they produce substances which then attack the enamel and dentine, causing too
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How can you help children to overcome their fear of the dentist?
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Regular visits to the dentist are recommended (twice a year), at least from the age of three, when all of the milk teeth have c
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What to do if you breathe through your mouth?
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If dry mouth is due to mouth breathing, particularly at night, it is necessary to address the causes of the habit (by treating per
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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 plaque.
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Is certain food more conducive to a build-up of dental plaque?
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Sticky foods stay on and between the teeth for longer and so are more likely to invite dental plaque, particularly when they ar
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What brushing technique should be used to fight plaque?
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To be effective, without damaging the enamel or injuring the gums, brush in a circular motion, going over all of the sides of t
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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 for healthy teeth and gums.
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How should you brush your teeth if you have sensitive gums?
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To avoid hurting sensitive gums when brushing, it is better to use a toothbrush that has soft bristles with rounded tips.
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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 this is rare in developed count
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When should you consult a doctor while your child is teething?
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Teething does not generally require an appointment to see the doctor.
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What about home remedies?
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Above all, do not follow advice from an era when there were no products specially designed to relieve the pain of teething, suc
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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 sensitive to the effects of th
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When should you consult your dentist for mouth irritation or minor wounds?
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When the irritation or oral injuries are due to braces, removable prosthetics (dentures) or the sharp edge of a tooth, it is es
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