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2. 8 foods that are bad for your teeth, according to dentists - AOL

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   “Some foods and drinks can have a significant negative impact on dental health, causing damage, staining, cavities, etc.,” Dr. Erin Fraundorf, dentist at Boca Orthodontic and Whitening Studio ...

3. Oral hygiene - Wikipedia

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   A 1930s poster from the Work Projects Administration promoting oral hygiene. Tooth decay is the most common global disease. [14] Over 80% of cavities occur inside fissures in teeth where brushing cannot reach food left trapped after eating and saliva and fluoride have no access to neutralize acid and remineralize demineralized teeth, unlike easy-to-clean parts of the tooth, where fewer ...

4. Meth mouth - Wikipedia

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   Whether the drug has a unique effect on dental health has been questioned by a few academics, who note that the long-term use of several other drugs sometimes causes dental problems. [15] Several academic reviews have contradicted this perspective, affirming meth mouth's status as a discrete condition.

5. Tooth decay - Wikipedia

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   If rampant caries is a result of previous radiation to the head and neck, it may be described as radiation-induced caries. Problems can also be caused by the self-destruction of roots and whole tooth resorption when new teeth erupt or later from unknown causes. Children at 6–12 months are at increased risk of developing dental caries. [99]

6. Can't stop chewing ice? What it might reveal about your ... - AOL

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   Chewing on ice can be a serious problem for your teeth, and doctors say it can also signal underlying physical and mental health issues. Here’s what health care providers want you to keep in ...

7. 7 bad habits you should stop right now to save your teeth ...

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   Bad habits like chewing ice, biting your nails, and drinking without a straw can cause lasting damage to your teeth. 7 bad habits you should stop right now to save your teeth, according to ...

8. Tooth loss - Wikipedia

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   The main method of preventing tooth loss is prevention of oral diseases. Tooth loss can be due to tooth decay and gum disease. Tooth decay is caused by increased plaque retention. Bacteria can then invade the plaque and cause dental caries (cavities). If cavities persist untreated for an extended period of time, tooth breakdown occurs. [4]

9. Mouth infection - Wikipedia

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   Since bacteria that normally reside in the oral cavity cause mouth infections, proper dental hygiene can prevent most cases of infection. As such, mouth infections are more common in populations with poor access to dental care (homeless, uninsured, etc.) or populations with health-related behaviors that damage one's teeth and oral mucosa ...