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My 14yr old won't brush her teeth

2017-06-12 17:52:12
She's 14 she hasn't brushed since she was 6 I recently noticed he's got bad tooth decay and I keep telling her to brush she just goes yeah what're I honestly don't know what to do
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Get your child to a pedodontist! A proper counselling and treatment is required.

Answered2017-06-12 18:08:49

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