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It's an exciting moment when a parent notices that first tooth peeking through in a baby's mouth. What many parents don't realize is that long before the tooth arrives, they should be working diligently to keep their baby's mouth clean. And by the time little one celebrates birthday number one, a visit to the dentist is in order.

Are you one of those people who cringe every time you receive a reminder from your dental office telling you it is time for your yearly check-up? If so, you are not alone. Many people dislike dental visits and hold their breath when they see their dentist. Most people are ok with the regular cleaning appointment. It is the dental exam that holds the most anticipation. “Will they find a cavity? One? Two? I sure hope no more than that!” This is what goes through most patient's minds.

Mothers will soon be able to sleep with both eyes closed while their babies are teething as dental experts at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) are investigating some herbs and chewing sticks for possible use in the treatment of oral and dental diseases.

Scientists have found previously unidentified families of bacteria that contribute to an age-old problem: bad breath. Experts on the trail of a cure for halitosis have found the bugs in the back of people's mouths by using new techniques for gathering and analyzing bacteria.