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Stop smoking. Smoking really does hurt your smile. You may already be aware that it discolors your teeth. Smoking also hinders blood flow to your gums. This can make it harder to detect gum disease. Smoking can cause major dental problems in the future by preventing early detection altogether.
If you are taking your child to see the dentist for the first time, don't talk excessively about the topic. Rather than helping your child, this may actually increase their fear as they will come up with more and more questions about the event. In addition, while it is important not to be negative, you don't want to tell your child that everything is going to be perfect because he or she might not have a great experience.
Don't forget to take care of your gums. Your gums are a part of your mouth as well, and they affect your teeth and many other things. In fact, if you fail to take care of gum disease, it can lead to problems in your blood. Talk to your dentist about what you should do to care for your gums.
Don't use baking soda when brushing your teeth! This will quickly erode the enamel of your teeth. This will leave you more vulnerable to cavities.
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