>From the time a person is old enough to eat, proper dental hygiene is extremely important. Proper dental care consists of brushing, flossing, and getting regular dental checkups. If a person fails to practice proper dental hygiene, halitosis, cavities, and gingivitis will result. Halitosis, commonly known as bad breath, affects many people. The majority of people suffering from halitosis practice poor dental hygiene. Bacteria that live on teeth and gums cause halitosis. These bacteria feast …showed first 75 words of 823 total…

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