Tickling debate draws strong reader response
DEAR ABBY letters spark clash over tickling with bondage and its sexual or abusive implications. A 22 year old man and his girlfriend defend erotic tickling while another reader defends tickling children as harmless fun. A third writer laments an unsupportive mother in law, ending with Abby’s popularity offer.
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Early dental care for children starts before birth says pedodontist
Pedodontist Dr. Ben Anderson urges prenatal nutrition and fluoride awareness to protect baby teeth. He outlines brushing with soft tools from six months, flossing by age 10, and parental guidance until children gain dexterity. He notes fluoride in Odessa water varies and excessive fluoride can soften teeth.
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Odessan dentist warns against bottle tooth decay in infants
Dr. Ben Anderson notes that letting a baby sleep with a bottle leads to decay from sugars in milk or juice. He stresses cleaning teeth daily, avoiding sugared bottles, and using orthodontic pacifiers. prolonged use can cause open bites and misaligned teeth.
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Odessa
Ben Anderson
American Dental Association
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