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Before teeth break through the gums, the fluoride taken in from foods, beverages and dietary supplements makes tooth enamel (the hard surface of the tooth) stronger, making it easier to resist tooth decay. This provides what is called a "systemic" benefit. Read more: https://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/az-topics/f/fluoride

It’s never too early to get children in the habit of good oral care. Of course, it’s up to parents to take the first steps. Finding new ways to model good dental habits and practice them with your kids is key. The sooner kids begin to take charge of their own teeth, the happier and healthier they (and you) will be. And the payoffs over a lifetime are immeasurable. Read more: https://oralb.com//or/life-stages/kids/brushing-kids-teeth

If you have a severely damaged, decaying tooth or a serious tooth infection (abscess), your dentist may recommend a root canal treatment. Root canals are used to repair and save your tooth instead of removing it. If untreated, the tissues around the root of your tooth can become infected. When this happens, you will often feel pain and swelling and an abscess may form inside the tooth and/or in the bone around the end of the root of the tooth. Read more: https://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/az-topics/r/root-canals

There are two reasons your tooth may change color after trauma: It’s either trying to protect the nerve or it’s dying. If it’s protecting the nerve, your tooth may look a little darker than the ones next to it. If it changes colors like a bruise (from pink to gray), this means your tooth is most likely dead. Read more: https://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/what-dental-issues-look-like

Gingivitis is the earliest stage of gum disease, an infection of the tissues around your teeth caused by plaque. If you have gingivitis, your gums may become red, swollen and bleed easily. Read more: https://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/what-dental-issues-look-like

You know good dental habits can help prevent things like cavities and gingivitis, but you may not know what conditions like these really look like or how they can affect your mouth. Read more: https://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/what-dental-issues-look-like

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