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Oral hygiene facts for kids

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Oral hygiene is a practice of maintaining oral hygiene by regularly brushing the teeth and cleaning the mouth to prevent diseases and other problems (such as bad breath).

Salt can kill bacteria and fight against inflammation. Cleaning the mouth with salt is good to the teeth, gums, and mouth. Often use salt to clean the mouth can prevent and treat oral diseases.

Images for kids

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    Proper oral hygiene requires regular brushing and interdental cleaning

  • Keep your teeth clean LCCN92517367 (cropped)

    A 1930s poster from the Work Projects Administration promoting oral hygiene

  • Dental flossing 9344

    A dental hygienist demonstrates dental flossing.

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