You should treat yourself to a new toothbrush every three to four months, or sooner if the bristles become worn, splayed or frayed. Toothpaste should contain fluoride to reduce tooth decay in children and adults. Tartar control toothpaste prevents tartar from forming above the gumline. Desensitizing toothpaste can help block the pain of receding gums, which cause sensitivity to temperature extremes. This absorption creates an image on the radiograph.
Cavities are a destruction of the tooth enamel.
Your child's first dental visit should be by the first birthday. When babies are teething, between the ages of four months and 2 years, they often have sore and tender gums. Wisdom teeth are a valuable asset to the mouth when they are healthy and well-positioned. The majority of carbonated soft drinks contain fluoride concentrations that may make them an important fluoride source for children. Chewing tobacco users are four times more likely than non-users to develop tooth decay.