You can help prevent cavities, gum disease and bad breath by:
• Brushing your teeth after eating or drinking sugary drinks
• Flossing your teeth each day
• Visiting your dentist twice a year for checkups
• Eating a balanced diet and limiting sugary snacks
Do you have habits that can hurt your teeth? You can harm your teeth permanently if you:
• Open bottle caps or cut tape with your teeth
• Chew on ice, hard candy, pens or pencils
• Chew tobacco or smoke
• Suck on lemons or chew pills
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