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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

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 and Mouth  External Link

Also available in: Spanish   External Link

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

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