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WEBBetter dental health starts here. Everything you need to know about keeping your smile healthy and bright at every age. Open wide for cancer screening. How dentists spot oral …

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Resources MouthHealthy

WEBUse these resources for interactive discussions with children about their oral health. Easy-to-do Activities. The following activities from the National Children's Dental Health …

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Official ADA Dental Health Recommendations

WEBBrushing and Beyond: Key Oral Health Tips for Anyone with a Smile. Your oral care needs are as unique as you are. Work with your dentist to create a personalized home oral …

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Diet and Dental Health MouthHealthy

WEBThe foods you choose and how often you eat them can affect your general health and the health of your teeth and gums, too. Read more about how your diet can affect your oral …

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Oral Health MouthHealthy

WEBOral health touches every aspect of our lives but is often taken for granted. Your mouth is a window into the health of your body. It can show signs of nutritional deficiencies or …

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Adults MouthHealthy

WEBDental health for adults. Advice for keeping your mature teeth and gums healthy, plus common dental concerns. 5 tips for handling the daily step that helps keep teeth and …

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Saliva MouthHealthy

WEBSaliva, or spit, plays a significant role in maintaining oral health. It is derived from blood and acts as the bloodstream of the mouth. What this means is, like blood, saliva helps build …

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Heart Disease and Oral Health

WEBGum disease is an infection of the tissues that support the teeth and is a major cause of tooth loss in adults. The ADA and MouthHealthy believe that the most important thing …

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Diabetes and dental health MouthHealthy

WEBWith good dental care, including daily brushing and flossing, the bacteria inside our mouths are kept within healthy levels. But diabetes can upset the natural balance in our bodies, …

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Fluoride MouthHealthy

WEBMaking fluoride toothpaste part of your cavity-fighting routine. Drinking water with fluoride is an important step in protecting your teeth. The ADA also recommends brushing with …

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All Topics A-Z MouthHealthy

WEBChoose your topic from A to Z. Browse MouthHealthy articles here. (For example, if you’re looking for baby teeth, click B.) MouthHealthy’s A-Z is here to help take the guesswork …

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Implants MouthHealthy

WEBMost patients find that a dental implant is secure, stable and a good replacement for their own tooth. There are generally three phases to getting an implant: First, the dentist …

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Food Tips MouthHealthy

WEBYour individual nutrition and calorie needs depend on your age, gender, level of physical activity and other health factors, but according to MyPlate, a website from the Center for …

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Pregnancy MouthHealthy

WEBFind out how pregnancy affects your dental health and what steps you should take. Why a mouth-healthy diet makes a real difference right now. Find an ADA member dentist near …

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Module 1: “Be Smart about Your Smile!”

WEBThe sugars in food and germs in plaque mix together to make acid. The acids in your mouth attack your teeth and can make cavities. Repeated acid attacks make cavities …

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Dental Care Concerns

WEBLearn how different plans work, from dental PPOs and HMOS to discount plans and more. Choosing a dental plan. How to compare plans and find the one that works best for you. …

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Common Questions About Going to the Dentist

WEBWhether you are 80 or 8, your oral health is important. Did you know that 100 million Americans fail to see a dentist each year, even though regular dental examinations and …

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How to Find a Dentist

WEBWhen you’re looking for a new dentist, you’re searching for more than someone to just clean your teeth. “Your dental health is such a vital part of your overall health, so it’s …

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Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology

WEBOral and maxillofacial radiology is the specialty of dentistry and discipline of radiology concerned with the production and interpretation of radiographic images, including CT …

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Places to Look for Affordable Dental Care

WEBDental care costs can add up quickly, especially for families. If you don’t have access to dental benefits through your employer, you may find it difficult to pay for the dental …

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