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Personal Health: Hygiene http:// www.bing.com/images/search?q=brushing+teeth&view=detail&id=70766730CF04D5E3DA6914038CFE3A147128 9CC6&first=0&qpvt=brushing+teeth&FORM=IDFRIR
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There is a direct correlation between low income residents and poor dental health Poor dental hygiene directly affects the heart and can cause heart disease or heart attack A toothbrush loses its effectiveness after about 3 months of use brushing twice a day Dentists request brushing teeth for at least 2 minutes per session
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Gum disease is the second most common disease found in humans Tooth decay affects about 48% of children by the time they turn 8 Chewing sugar-free gum can prevent cavities Bottled water does not contain anti tooth decay fluoride, which is added to most municipal water supplies (stick to the tap water)
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Brush teeth daily Floss daily Eat healthy Visit your dentist at least twice a year
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First event takes place in New Port Richey in 2001 Each year, Dentistry From The Heart (DFTH) donates millions of dollars in free dental care Services provided include basic cleanings to medium range surgeries including tooth extraction and fillings
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1. http://www.dentistryfromtheheart.org/abou/abou_hist.php http://www.dentistryfromtheheart.org/abou/abou_hist.php 2. http://voicesweb.org/node/3439 http://voicesweb.org/node/3439 3. http://image.yaymicro.com/rz_1210x1210/0/481/happy-teeth- with-brush-481944.jpg http://image.yaymicro.com/rz_1210x1210/0/481/happy-teeth- with-brush-481944.jpg 4. http://www.reuters.com/article/2007/12/03/us-usa- idUSN0343703420071203 http://www.reuters.com/article/2007/12/03/us-usa- idUSN0343703420071203 5. http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/302025/the_facts_about _dental_hygiene_what.html http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/302025/the_facts_about _dental_hygiene_what.html 6. http://dentistry.about.com/od/dentalhealth/tp/dentalfacts.htm http://dentistry.about.com/od/dentalhealth/tp/dentalfacts.htm
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