You’ve probably heard all your life that sweets are bad for your teeth. This is not an exaggeration—it’s true. Additionally, when you eat something with starch, enzymes in your mouth will convert most of it to a sugar within an hour. Keep that in mind when snacking! How Sugar Damages Your Teeth The bacteria in […]
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Do you know what to do if your tooth is knocked out? It’s imperative that you follow a few key rules to be able to potentially save your tooth! ONLY pick up the tooth by the chewing surface. Do not touch or pick up by the root. If dirty, gently rinse with warm water. •
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Are cavities contagious? Yes, in a way. The bacteria that causes cavities, Streptococcus mutans, is transmissable from one person to another. This means that the saliva of someone with this bacteria can pass it along to someone else. Here are some of the ways this bacteria can be passed to babies and children: Cleaning a
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