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Taking Care of Baby Teeth
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Why Is Taking Care of Baby Teeth Important If They’re Just Going to Fall Out?
You should absolutely baby your baby’s baby teeth. Find out why it’s so important to care for what ADA dentist Dr. Maria Lopez-Howell calls “nature’s braces.”
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