It's important to have a routine to take care of your teeth and keep all of the bad bacteria off of them to keep them strong and healthy so you can use them for your whole life!
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What are Cavities?
What are Cavities?
→ Cavities are tiny holes in your teeth that bacteria bugs make.
What is Plaque?
What is Plaque?
→ Plaque is the sticky white or yellow stuff that is constantly on our teeth! Bacteria bugs hang out in the plaque and can cause problems for your teeth.
What Causes Bad Breath?
What Causes Bad Breath?
→ Remember those bacteria bugs we have been talking about? The ones that can make tiny holes in your teeth? They can cause bad breath too!
What is Gingivitis?
What is Gingivitis?
→ ‘Ging’ means gums, the pinky part around your teeth. ‘-itis’ means inflammation or swelling. So, gingivitis is the swelling of the pink gums around our teeth. This is also caused by the bacteria bugs.
What does "Bone Loss" Mean?
What does "Bone Loss" Mean?
→The bone of our jaw and face hold our teeth in place. When we lose some of that bone that holds our teeth in place, our teeth can become wiggly and even fall out if we lose too much.