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                  Replace your toothbrush 
                  every three or four months , or sooner if the bristles become 
                  frayed. A worn toothbrush will not do a good job of 
                  
                  cleaning your teeth. 
                  Children’s toothbrushes often need replacing more frequently 
                  than adults because they can wear out sooner...
 
 Dentures
 If you’ve lost all of your 
                  natural teeth, whether from periodontal disease, tooth decay 
                  or injury, complete 
                  
                  dentures can replace your 
                  missing teeth and your smile. Replacing missing teeth will 
                  benefit your appearance and your health...
  Dental 
                  HealthBased on information gathered 
                  during the 2001 American Dental Association (ADA) annual 
                  session, 
                  
                  dentists report that oral 
                  bacteria, in some studies, have been associated with heart 
                  disease, stroke, diabetes and the birth of pre-term, low- 
                  birth- weight babies...
  Wisdom 
                  TeethWisdom teeth are a 
                  valuable asset to the mouth when they are healthy and properly 
                  positioned. Often, however, problems develop that require 
                  their removal. When the jaw isn't large enough to accommodate 
                  wisdom teeth...
    
                  Tooth Decay
                  Although 
                  
                  
                  tooth decay 
                  has declined among young children as a group, it can still be 
                  a problem for individual children, and even teens and 
                  adults...
  
                    
                    Dental SealantsDental 
                  
                  sealants act as a 
                  barrier, protecting the teeth against decay-causing bacteria. 
                  The sealants are usually applied to the chewing surfaces of 
                  the back teeth (premolars and molars) where decay occurs most 
                  often...
 
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