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2. Water fluoridation - Wikipedia

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   Fluoridation does not affect the appearance, taste or smell of drinking water. [ 1 ] Water fluoridation is the addition of fluoride to a public water supply to reduce tooth decay. Fluoridated water contains fluoride at a level that is effective for preventing cavities; this can occur naturally or by adding fluoride. [ 2 ]

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. Toothpaste - Wikipedia

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   Toothpaste is a paste or gel dentifrice used with a toothbrush to clean and maintain the aesthetics and health of teeth. Toothpaste is used to promote oral hygiene: it is an abrasive that aids in removing dental plaque and food from the teeth, assists in suppressing halitosis, and delivers active ingredients (most commonly fluoride) to help ...

5. What To Know about Teeth Cleaning - AOL

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   Purpose. The purpose of a dental cleaning is to remove tartar and plaque from the surface of your teeth, in between your teeth, and on your gums. Dental plaque is the sticky film of bacteria that ...

6. Dental fluorosis - Wikipedia

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   Dental fluorosis is a common [2] disorder, characterized by hypomineralization of tooth enamel caused by ingestion of excessive fluoride during enamel formation. [3] It appears as a range of visual changes in enamel [4] causing degrees of intrinsic tooth discoloration, and, in some cases, physical damage to the teeth.

7. This Is How Often Dentists Say You Should Replace Your ... - AOL

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   Make sure you brush your teeth properly. This might seem like a no-brainer, but it’s possible to be brushing your teeth wrong without realizing it. Messina recommends following these steps to ...