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Cavities: what causes a cavity?  Explains the causes of dental cavities, the role of sugar, the role of plaque, and why it takes a long time for a new cavity to start hurting. Describes root canal therapy. Designed for children in grades 3 to 6. Source: Nova Scotia Dental Association From: Healthy teeth Considerations re: use of fluorides in caries prevention  Presents the Canadian Dental Association's position on fluoridation of municipal water supplies and its guidelines on fluoride supplementation for children at high risk of tooth decay. Link requires PDF reader. Source: Canadian Dental Association (CDA) Dental care for seniors  Provides links to fact sheets for older adults on maintaining healthy teeth and gums. Source: Canadian Dental Association (CDA) Dental care for toddlers  Discusses dental care for children, including diet and tooth decay, fluorides, visiting the dentist and soother use. Source: British Columbia Ministry of Health Dental health: school food and beverage sales  Outlines how dental health problems can affect students. Explains what causes tooth decay and gum disease and suggests ways that schools can help to prevent student dental problems. Link requires PDF reader. Source: British Columbia Ministry of Education Early childhood tooth decay  Suggests several ways parents can spot tooth decay and what they can do to prevent it. Source: Canadian Dental Association (CDA) From: Dental care for children Flossing & brushing  Provides instructions for brushing and flossing to effectively remove plaque and help prevent gum disease. Source: Canadian Dental Association (CDA) Fluoride & your child  Explains how fluoride makes your child's teeth stronger, and where children can naturally get fluoride. Suggests parents discuss supplements and other treatments with their dentist. Source: Canadian Dental Association (CDA) From: Dental care for children Fluoride and healthy teeth  Outlines the importance of fluoride to protect teeth cavities. Explains what fluoride is, how it works, and how much fluoride the children need. Examines the notion of fluorosis. Source: Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS) From: Keeping your child healthy Fluoride FAQs  Answers questions about fluoride and about the risk of dental fluorosis. Source: Canadian Dental Association (CDA)
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