A study suggests there is an increase in tooth decay in young children. Even with the beneficial effects of fluoride and increased dental care, the study suggests that the increased use of sugary drinks and food in young children may cause tooth decay.

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  11. Medicare Card – Preventive Baby Dental Care Made Easy. Preventive dental care is the number one way to prevent tooth decay in children.  Primary (Baby) teeth are week and can quickly be destroyed by sugar and decay, causing pain and discomfort associated with tooth decay.  However prevention is the key to avoiding dental decay and high cost dental care.  Helpful preventive dental care tips: […]...
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  13. Medicare Card – Teach your Kids Good Dental Habits It is not hard to teach your child or children as the case may be good at home dental care habits.  I sure you may have heard the saying “Monkey see Monkey do”  When it comes to teaching your kids dental care habits it really is a case where leading by example is good advise. […]...
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