On Your Dental Health Knowledge 1. Wisdom teeth should be extracted by age 21. 2.
Mouth dryness can lead to tooth decay.
If you happen to find yourself without a toothbrush and toothpaste, chewing gum can be used to cleanse your mouth after a meal. Baking soda is an adequate replacement for toothpaste. Parents should first begin caring for their baby's teeth when the teeth begin to grow in as an infant. Musical instruments have been known to cause dental problems for children. For best results, bleach your teeth for four to eight weeks.