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NEXT TO BRUSHING, the best tool we have for preventing tooth decay and gum disease is daily flossing, which is why it’s important…
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THESE DAYS, THERE are so many toothbrushes to choose from that it’s hard to find the right one for…
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IDA GRAY WAS BORN in Clarksville, Tennessee in 1867. She became an orphan when…
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IT CAN BE DIFFICULT to get any enjoyment out of a cozy mug of hot cocoa if every…
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