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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
Bad Breath (Halitosis): Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) 
This page provides answers to frequently asked questions about bad breath. The page includes information on what causes bad breath, what to do about bad breath, how to find a dentist who treats bad br... Details >
Cleaning Your Teeth and Gums (Oral Hygiene): Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
This page provides answers to frequently asked questions about cleaning teeth and gums. The page includes information on what plaque is, what some tips for daily oral care are, and how to brush and fl... Details >
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 >
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 >
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
Cancer Treatment and Oral Health
This oral health education fact sheet was written for oral health professionals. The fact sheet focuses on preventing and managing oral complications to help support optimal cancer therapy and enhance... Details >
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 >
Common Mouth Sores: Frequently Asked Questions
This oral health education brochure explains the difference between a canker sore and a cold sore.... Details >
Dental Emergencies and Injuries
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 >