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How To Prevent Extra Trips to the Dentist By Dr. Kwon www.puyallupsmilesdental.com

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Page 1: How to Prevent Extra Trips to the Dentist

How To PreventExtra Trips to the

DentistBy Dr. Kwon

www.puyallupsmilesdental.com

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1 PREVENTATIVE DENTISTRY

Dr. Kwonwww.puyallupsmilesdental.com

Many dental problems that seen in the dental chair could have been avoided by simply making these tasks into a daily habit.

1. Brush teeth twice daily2. Floss between teeth once a day3. Eat a balanced diet4. Avoid food and drinks that cause decay5. Maintain dental appointments

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1 PREVENTIVE MEASURES

Dr. Kwonwww.puyallupsmilesdental.com

These are some examples of other preventive measures done at the dentist’s office:

1. Cleanings2. X-rays3. Sealants4. Fluoride Treatments5. Oral Antibiotics 6. Mineralization7. Cancer Screenings

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1 DENTAL DISEASE HEALTH PROBLEMS

Dr. Kwonwww.puyallupsmilesdental.com

Untreated and undiagnosed dental diseases can lead to multiple health problems like:

• Infection• Bone Damage • Nerve Damage• Death

Dental diseases can not only be prevented but it is also treatable if diagnosed earlier.