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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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
Taking Care of Your Teeth and Mouth
Also available in: Spanish
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 >
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 >