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Keep Sugary Drinks Out of Sippy Cups More Young Children Suffering From Tooth Decay Health Highlights: March 25, 2007

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Take Care of Your Teeth and Gums: Quick Guide to Healthy Living Teeth are meant to last a lifetime. Taking good care of your teeth now can help prevent problems as you grow older.... Details > National Health Information Center, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services A Healthy Mouth for Your Baby Also available in: Spanish Milk, formula, juices, and other sweet drinks such as soda all have sugar in them. Sucking on a bottle filled with liquids that have sugar in them can cause tooth decay. This easy-to-read tip sheet pr... Details > National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Oral Health Information Clearinghouse Diagnosis and Management of Dental Caries Throughout Life: NIH Consensus Statement This consensus statement covers the methods for detecting dental caries, indications for the risk of cavities, and prevention, research, and treatment activities in relation to dental caries.... Details > National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Seal Out Tooth Decay Also available in: Spanish This brochure presents a general overview of dental sealants and how applying dental sealants to a child's permanent molars can prevent tooth decay. ... Details > National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Oral Health Information Clearinghouse Snack Smart for Healthy Teeth Also available in: Spanish The foods listed in this leaflet have not all been tested for their decay-causing potential. However, these foods are less likely to promote tooth decay than are some of the heavily sugared foods chil... Details > National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Oral Health Information Clearinghouse Taking Care of Your Teeth   Kids learn why taking care of their teeth is important to having good health for a lifetime. Check out all the links for all information related to brushing and flossing.... Details > Nemours Foundation What's a Cavity?   Explains to kids what a cavity is, how you get cavities and how to prevent cavities by having good dental hygiene.... Details > Nemours Foundation