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Question
How could the person change his eating habits to lessen chances of suffering from tooth decay?
Solution
A person can prevent tooth decay by consuming less sweet foods, such as ice creams and chocolates. Tooth decay can also be prevented by brushing with toothpastes (which is basic) regularly and by cleaning the mouth carefully after meals.
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