When it comes to the health of your smile, good oral hygiene is a must! At least 45 percent of Americans ages 65 and older have lost six or more teeth, and 20 percent have lost all of their natural teeth due to factors such as decay and gum disease. Good oral health habits should start early and continue throughout your lifetime.
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Like a cold, parents can pass decay-causing bacteria to children.
Click here for tips to protect your children’s teeth from harmful bacteria.
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Smile on a New Year – Out with the old and in with the new! Here’s to a healthy, happy 2012.
