It is a myth to think that brushing teeth in a tough and harsh manner will clean them better.
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Thumb sucking can lead to misalignment of teeth in childhood.
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Bleeding gums is a disease caused by poor maintenance of the teeth, and leads to bleeding of gums.
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Braces create a favorable environment for developing tooth decay and cavities.
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Plaque can be easily formed around the brackets of the braces causing demineralization, dental spots & cavities.
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Plaque is a thin, sticky film that contains bacteria which causes tooth decay, gum disease & bad breath. Brushing & flossing removes plaque.
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Excessive intake of fluoride can harm your teeth, therefore, its levels in your body should be kept under control.
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Increased amounts of fluoride can cause pores and other types of tooth enamel abnormalities.
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Supervise your children when they are brushing their teeth as young children like swallowing their toothpaste.
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Use a special fluoride-free toothpaste until children learn to spit the paste out and not swallow it.
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Dental pain while eating ice-cream or chocolate; drinking coffee; or while brushing or flossing could mean increased tooth sensitivity.
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It is estimated that about 60-90% of tooth sensitivity is caused by improper and too hard brushing, or brushing with a very hard brush.
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Frequently improper and hard brushing, or brushing with a hard brush causes gum recession and dentin exposure.
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Untreated cavities and plaque also lead to sensitive teeth.
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Gum disease and dental inflammation may cause reduction of supporting ligaments, resulting in exposure of the tissues under the gum line.
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