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    Oral Health in America: A Report of the Surgeon General (Executive Summary)
    Also available in: Spanish
    The major message of this Surgeon General's report is that oral health is essential to the general health and well-being of all Americans and can be achieved by all Americans.... Details >
    National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Oral Health Information Clearinghouse
    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
    Brush Up on Healthy Teeth
    Also available in: Spanish
    Every parent knows that a healthy smile is a sign of a happy child, and oral health experts agree that creating those healthy smiles begins in infancy. This page links to a set of pediatric oral healt... Details >
    Division of Oral Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
    Chemotherapy and Your Mouth
    Also available in: Spanish
    This booklet will tell you ways to help prevent mouth problems so you'll get the most from your cancer treatment. ... Details >
    National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Oral Health Information Clearinghouse
    Diabetes: Dental Tips
    Also available in: Spanish
    If you have diabetes, make sure you take care of your mouth. People with diabetes are at risk for mouth infections, especially periodontal (gum) disease.... Details >
    National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Oral Health Information Clearinghouse
    Getting Older? Why Your Teeth and Gums Are Important for Good Health (Multimedia--pictures and sound)  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    Also available in: Spanish  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    One good thing about growing older in the 21st century is that we're more likely to keep our natural teeth as we age.... Details >
    Healthy Roads Media
    Plaque: What It Is and How to Get Rid of It
    Also available in: Spanish
    People used to think that as you got older you naturally lost your teeth. We now know that's not true. By following easy steps for keeping your teeth and gums healthy, plus seeing your dentist regul... Details >
    National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Oral Health Information Clearinghouse
    Prevent Diabetes Problems: Keep Your Teeth and Gums Healthy
    Also available in: Spanish
    This booklet is about the tooth and gum problems caused by diabetes. You will learn what you can do each day and during each year to stay healthy and prevent diabetes problems.... Details >
    National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    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
    Taking Care of Your Teeth and Mouth  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    Also available in: Spanish  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    No matter what your age, you need to take care of your teeth and mouth. When your mouth is healthy, you can easily eat the foods you need for good nutrition. Smiling, talking, and laughing with others... Details >
    National Institute on Aging Information Center
    Organizations
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    Bureau of Medicine and Surgery: Navy Medicine, U.S. Department of the NavyExternal Links Disclaimer Logo
    Division of Oral Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
    National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
    National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Oral Health Information Clearinghouse
    National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource CenterExternal Links Disclaimer Logo
    Office of the Surgeon General, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
    Academy for Sports DentistryExternal Links Disclaimer Logo
    Academy of General DentistryExternal Links Disclaimer Logo
    American Academy of Implant DentistryExternal Links Disclaimer Logo

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