Dear Dr. Cory: Why do we brush our teeth? Lucy Washington Dear Lucy: Teeth do an amazing job of tearing, mashing, and grinding food. But teeth are built with a lot of places for food to hide. Food left on
Brush Like the Animals
Roar like a lion;
Open wide.
Reach your toothbrush
Deep inside.
Smile like a zebra;
Curl your lips.
Brush those front teeth
Gums to tips.
Sniff like a python;
Stretch your tongue.
Brush it; rinse; spit;
Now you’re done!
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Sometimes, no matter how much you brush them, your teeth won't get white. Here's why.
Find the sneaky, sticky goo (plaque) hiding on your teeth!
When a baby tooth falls out too soon, the permanent tooth below (and the teeth on either side) may come in crooked or out of position and need orthodontic treatment later on.
