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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
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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 >
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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 >
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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
There are a number of simple precautions you can take to avoid accident and injury to your teeth. Accidents do happen, and knowing what to do when one occurs can mean the difference between saving and... Details >
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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 >
This page provides answers to frequently asked questions about diet and oral health. The page includes information on how the food you eat causes tooth decay, how to choose foods wisely. The page also... Details >
This site provides a link for local services available in each state that offers, free, comprehensive dental care for elderly, disabled, and medically compromised adults.... Details >
This document provides answers to frequently asked questions about the National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center and informational requests concerning oral health issues. ... Details >
Use this searchable database to find a Board Certified Endodontist near you.... Details >
Use this search engine to locate a periodontist in the United States, Canada or other countries. Your search option may be confined to zip code only or may be expanded to include city, province, state... Details >
This site provides a database to search for sport dentists throughout the United States.... Details >
Use this search map to locate an American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons member surgeon. Select a state to view a list of doctors in your area.... Details >
This site provides answers to the most frequently asked questions about mouthguards and membership information.... Details >
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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 >
IHS and tribally managed dental programs operate in over 230 hospitals and clinics in 33 states. Most IHS dentists are employed as Commissioned Officers of the United States Public Health Service (USP... Details >
Indian Health Service, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
First published in 1913 as a quarterly bulletin, the monthly Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA) offers a wide range of information for ADA-member dentists including: research, news and ... Details >
American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN) carry a disproportionate burden of oral disease. There is a tremendous backlog of dental treatment needs among AI/AN dental patients in all age groups. ... Details >
This page is for children and features information and fun learning activities.... Details >
This information about lip and oral cavity cancer is based on information from The National Cancer Institute's PDQ® database for health professionals. Topics covered in this document includes a genera... Details >
NOHSS helps public health programs monitor the burden of oral disease, use of the oral health care delivery system, and the status of community water fluoridation on both a state and national level. N... Details >
NOHSS helps public health programs monitor the burden of oral disease, use of the oral health care delivery system, and the status of community water fluoridation on both a state and national level. N... Details >
Division of Oral Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
This up-to-date information from the National Cancer Institute's PDQ® database is intended for use by patients. The document presents an general overview of oral cancer screening methods and screening... Details >
Oral health is an essential component of health throughout life. Poor oral health and untreated oral diseases and conditions can have a significant impact on quality of life. Find oral health informat... Details >
These fact sheets from the oral health division of the CDC/NCCDPHP provide information and statistics on the following topics: "Dental Amalgam Use and Benefits", "Community Water Fluoridation" and "Di... Details >
The first-ever Surgeon General's report on oral health identifies a silent epidemic of dental and oral diseases that burdens some population groups and calls for a national effort to improve oral heal... Details >
Office of the Surgeon General, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
The selected resources included in this page offer links of information and practical information related oral health.... Details >
Division of Oral Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
These oral health topics will provide you with information and resources about various issues related to you and your family's oral health care.... Details >
Interactive technology makes discovering the fundamentals of oral health care fun. This page features children links to information and learning activities about oral health, including animations, gam... Details >
Periodontal diseases range from simple gum inflammation to serious disease that results in major damage to the soft tissue and bone that support the teeth. In the worst cases, teeth are lost. ... Details >
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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 >
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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 >
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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 >
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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 >
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This fact sheet provides a wide range of information about the recommended toothbrush care.... Details >
Division of Oral Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
Also available in: Spanish
This site provides information for cancer patients on the importance of oral health before and during cancer treatment.... Details >