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Americans have incorrect assumptions about flossing, dental health

Last updated Monday, July 16, 2012 - 5:27pm

Pop quiz: How often should you floss?

If you think twice a week sounds about right, you’re like most Americans surveyed in the American Dental Association’s first oral health quiz. And you’d be wrong, as they were, about that and many other dental basics, netting them the lowly grade of “D” on the quiz.

“We’re hoping that this sets the low bar,” said Dr.

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Too many kids wind up in ER for dental care

Lee Bowman Scripps Howard News Service

Last updated Wednesday, April 18, 2012 - 11:55am

Way too many Americans -- particularly children -- are winding up in emergency rooms and operating rooms with rotten teeth.

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HOW TO:Protect the teeth of brace-wearers

Alison Johnson Daily Press (Newport News, Va.)

Last updated Monday, April 16, 2012 - 2:46pm

Braces and clear plastic aligners create new pockets that collect food and bacteria, raising the risk of cavities and ugly stains. "The best results occur when patients become active participants during orthodontic treatment," says Dr. William Harper, a dentist in Poquoson, Va.

His tips:

Consider more cleanings. Seeing a dentist every three or four months -- compared to the usual six months -- helps avoid gum inflammation, bone damage and pricey follow-up treatments.

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