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Healthy Tips

You don’t want your teeth to end up like this!

Throw away worn out toothbrushes every 3 months or after an illness.
Brush with a soft toothbrush twice a day with fluoride toothpaste.
Floss after every meal.
Decrease sugar intake.
Stop smoking.
Increase vegetable/ fruits intake and reduce junk food intake.

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You don't have to brush your teeth - just the ones you want to keep. ~Author Unknown

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Hutchison High School
Senior Project 2012

Protect Your Teeth!!!

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Created By : Deidre Dayton

Be AWARE.

Smoking is one of the most significant risk factors that may lead to periodontitis.
Periodontitis is inflammation of the gums around the teeth and ultimately may lead to tooth loss.
Tooth decay is the most common disease in children.
About 68% of American Indian/ Alaska Natives have untreated dental carries.
Get a yearly dental check– ups.

What to Do.

The best way to remove harmful plaque is to brush your teeth at least 2– 3 minutes.

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Be sure to use fluoride toothpaste. Fluoride undoubtedly protects teeth from dental carries and reduces dental carries by up to 50%
in children.

Although, brushing your teeth is a good thing, you also need to floss. Flossing allows you to get to the plaque that is in between the teeth, where tooth decay often starts.

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Avoid Sugars Like...
Soda/ pop
Ice cream
Candy
And Drink…
Milk, which builds stronger teeth.
Water
Unsweetened tea, which is high in antioxidants.