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WATCH: 6-year-old goes to dentist with severe tooth decay

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In this video we follow 6-year old Ziphezintle Mncwango on her first visit to a dentist. Complaining bitterly of toothache, Ziphezintle was diagnosed with rampant caries.

In other words, severe tooth decay. Dr Maphefo Thekiso extracted some of Ziphezintle's rotten teeth, adding that over-consumption of sugary beverages can elevate the incidence of tooth decay. 

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