Oral Hygiene
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Mouthwash helps contribute to good oral hygiene
True, mouthwashes containing fluoride in them help strengthen your teeth
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Sugar free chewing gum can help prevent cavities
True, gum that contains xylitol can increase saliva production and reduce the bacteria that can cause cavities in the mouth
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Rainsins are a healthy snack that are not bad for your teeth
False, although raisins are a healthier snack than a fruit roll up, both snacks stick to your teeth and can cause cavities
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Only kids get cavities
False
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you are supposed to rinse your mouth with water after brusing
False, rinsing with water after brushing flushes the tooth paste from your mouth and does not allow the good ingredients to sink into your teeth
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Everyone has the same number of teeth
False, most people have 32 permanent teeth by the late teens, depending on the individual, but some people can be missing teeth (like their wisdom teeth) or may have more than 32 teeth
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You don't have to go to the dentist regularly if your teeth aren't bothering you
False, it's important to go to the dentist for regular check-ups and cleanings because plaque can harden into calculus, which can only be removed professionally, and allows the dentist to ensure your teeth are healthy
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Baby teeth don't matter because they fall out anyway
False, baby teeth are just as important as your permanent teeth because they help with talking and chewing AND hold space for permanent teeth as they come in
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Brushing your teeth well after skipping a few days will undo any damage by not brushing
False, plaque starts to build up within a few hours, and if not removed regularly, it can harden into calculus, which can only be removed by a dentist or hygienist. Cavity-causing bacteria multiply over extended periods.
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Sharks never run out of teeth
True, sharks continuously grow new teeth as the old ones wear down throughout their life. Can lose upwards of 30,000 teeth in their lifetime