We spend most of our lives caring for our teeth -- from the first 20 or baby teeth to our 32 adult pearly whites. Here you’ll find new and traditional treatment options for oral and dental health issues like gingivitis and tooth decay, dental complications and what to do about them, and many tips on day-to-day dental care.
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- Smoking and Oral Health
- Tooth Decay Prevention
- An Overview of Toothaches
- Dental Health and Sensitive Teeth
- Dental Health and Tooth Discoloration
- Plaque and Your Teeth
- Dental Health and the Abscessed Tooth
- Dental Health and Teeth Grinding (Bruxism)
- Dental Health and Cavities
- Tooth Enamel Erosion and Restoration
- 9 Risk Factors for Tooth Loss
- An Overview of Tartar
- Dental Emergencies
- Dental Bonding
- Treatments for Gum Disease
- Tooth Fillings
- Laser Use in Dentistry
- Dental Implants
- Dental Crowns
- Veneers
- Bridges
- Tooth Restorations
- Air Abrasion
- Treatment for Dry Mouth
- Recontouring Teeth
- Pulling a Tooth (Tooth Extraction)
- Repairing a Chipped or Broken Tooth
- Tooth Sealants
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Only 18.5% of Americans never floss. You are missing out on a simple way to make a big difference in the health of your mouth. Regardless of how well you brush, plaque still forms between your teeth and along your gums. Floss removes food trapped between the teeth and removes the film of bacteria that forms there before it turns to plaque, which can cause inflamed gums (gingivitis), cavities, and tooth loss. Try flossing just one tooth to get started.
You are one of 31% of Americans who don't floss daily. You are missing out on a simple way to make a big difference in the health of your mouth. Regardless of how well you brush, plaque still forms between your teeth and along your gums. Toothbrush bristles alone cannot clean effectively between these tight spaces. Flossing removes up to 80% of the film that hardens to plaque, which can cause inflamed gums (gingivitis), cavities, and tooth loss. Aim for 3 more days!
You are one of 31% of Americans who don't floss daily, but you're well on your way to making a positive impact on your teeth and gums. Regardless of how well you brush, plaque still forms between your teeth and along your gums. Toothbrush bristles alone cannot clean effectively between these tight spaces. Flossing removes up to 80% of the film that hardens to plaque, which can cause inflamed gums (gingivitis), cavities, and tooth loss. Aim for all 7 days!
Only 50.5% of Americans floss daily, and good for you that you are one of them! Regardless of how well you brush, plaque still forms between your teeth and along your gums. Toothbrush bristles alone cannot clean effectively between these tight spaces. Flossing removes up to 80% of the film that hardens to plaque, which can cause inflamed gums (gingivitis), cavities, and tooth loss. Congratulations on your good oral health habit!
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