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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)  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    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 >
    American Dental Association
    Cleaning Your Teeth and Gums (Oral Hygiene): Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    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 >
    American Dental Association
    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
    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 >
    National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Oral Health Information Clearinghouse
    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
    Common Mouth Sores: Frequently Asked Questions   External Links Disclaimer Logo
    This oral health education brochure explains the difference between a canker sore and a cold sore.... Details >
    American Dental Association
    Dental Emergencies and Injuries  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    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 >
    American Dental Association
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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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