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The importance of maintaining healthy teeth

Australia fails its first national dental health report
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Maintaining healthy teeth can help prevent gum disease and cavities. Brushing and flossing properly can also help prevent plaque, a thin film of bacteria that sticks to your teeth. After you eat, bacteria convert the sugar on your teeth into acids that erode tooth enamel and leave behind cavities. Dr Omid Alan, a Kurdish speaking dentist in Sydney, tells us how to keep our teeth healthy.


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By Mayada Kordy Khalil

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Maintaining healthy teeth can help prevent gum disease and cavities. Brushing and flossing properly can also help prevent plaque, a thin film of bacteria that sticks to your teeth. After you eat, bacteria convert the sugar on your teeth into acids that erode tooth enamel and leave behind cavities. Dr Omid Alan, a Kurdish speaking dentist in Sydney, tells us how to keep our teeth healthy.



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