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Mouth cancer
Mouth cancer is a dangerous abnormal growth that can effect any part of your mouth. The signs of mouth cancer Mouth cancer can appear as any of the following: • An often painless ulcer that fails to clear up after two weeks • A growth or swelling that has been present for more than two [...]
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Fluoride
Fluoride is a natural mineral that is very effective in protecting your teeth against decay. How does it work? Tooth decay begins with plaque, which is a sticky, soft substance that builds up on your teeth. Plaque is made up from bacteria that feed on sugar from food and drink. This then produces acid as [...]
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Acid erosion of your teeth
Tooth erosion is different from tooth decay in that the bacteria in plaque are not involved. Instead, acids from some foods and many drinks, attack the enamel on the surface of the tooth directly. If this happens often over a long period of time, it can gradually wear tooth enamel down and can eventually cause [...]
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