- Smoking or using any tobacco products accelerates the chance for tooth loss.
- Bad breath is usually caused by bacteria that are found on the tongue.
- You should change your toothbrush every 2 to 3 months or after a flu or cold.
- Oral habits such as cheek and lip biting increase the chance for oral cancer.
- The best age to take a child for his/her first visit to the dentist is between 18-24 months.
- Periodontitis is inflammation of the supporting structures of a tooth or teeth including the gum, the periodontal ligament and the jaw bone.
- Gingivitis is inflammation of the gums.
- Fluoride is useful because it decreases the chance for cavities.
- As we get older, our chance for cavities increases.
- Brush your teeth twice daily and floss your teeth daily.
