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DID
YOU KNOW ?
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Teeth are formed from the skin, the enamel originating from the outer layer or
epidermis and the inside of the tooth from the dermis. The milk (baby) teeth
begin to form in the fetus at around seven weeks post-conception. Ten weeks
later they are fully developed in the jaw, and the buds of the permanent teeth
have started to form behind them. The buds for the permanent teeth lie dormant
until they start to grow in the sixth week.
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The enamel on your teeth is the hardest substance in your body
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In Vermont, USA, it is illegal for women to wear false teeth without the
written permission of their husband
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The tooth is the only part of the human body that can't repair itself
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Sugar is considered the largest contributor of tooth decay. Primarily because
sugar accelerates the growth of bacteria around the tooth.
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Infants should not go to sleep with a baby bottle left in their mouth.
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Child pacifier use should stop between the ages of 10 - 12 months.
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Your child should be checked for orthodontic treatment at age 7 - 9 years old.
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A child's first dental examination should be at age 12 - 15 months.
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Chewing sugarless chewing gum with Xylitol can prevent tooth decay.
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You should brush your back teeth first and your front teeth last.
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Regular preventive dental checkups will minimize your child's dental treatment
and help them have a positive dental attitude.
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Brushing your child's teeth should begin when the first tooth erupts into the
mouth (about age 6 months)
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Dentists take x-rays to find the cavities that you can't see. Most tooth decay
is in the back teeth.
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