Dental Health Resources

Academy of General Dentistry
211 East Chicago Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 440-4300
Web: www.agd.org

Academy of Laser Dentistry
P.O. Box 8667
Coral Springs, FL 33075
(954) 346-3776
Fax: (954) 757-2598
E-mail: MemberServices@LaserDentistry.org
Web: www.laserdentistry.org

American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
2810 Walton Commons West, Suite 200
Madison, WI 53718
(800) 543-9220 or (608) 222-8583
Web: www.aacd.com

American Academy of Craniofacial Pain
516 W. Pipeline Road
Hurst, TX 76053
(800) 322-8651 or (817) 282-1501
Fax: (817) 282-8012
E-mail: central@aacfp.org
Web: www.aacfp.org

American Academy of Implant Dentistry
211 E. Chicago Avenue
Suite 750
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 335-1550
Fax: (312) 335-9090
E-mail: aaid@aaid-implant.org
Web: www.aaid-implant.org

American Academy of Maxillofacial Prosthetics
MD Anderson Cancer Center
1515 Holcombe Blvd.
Houston, TX 77030
(713) 792-6917
Fax: (713) 794-4662
E-mail: rjacob@mdanderson.org
Web: www.maxillofacialprosth.org

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From the time you were a child, you've known that it's important to brush and floss teeth regularly. Doing so prevents tartar buildup and keeps teeth and gums healthy. But, you may not know exactly what this evil substance called tartar is, or how it ends up on your teeth. Oral health is intricately linked to overall well-being. So it's important to understand what leads to the formation of tartar. It's also important to know how to prevent its build-up and how it should be removed.

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American Academy of Oral Medicine
2910 Lightfoot Drive
Baltimore, MD 21209-1452
(410) 602-8585
E-mail:info@aaom.com
Web: www.aaom.com

American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
One Prince Street
Alexandria, VA 22314-3357
(703) 836-4444
Web: www.entnet.org

American Academy of Pain Management
13947 Mono Way #A
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 533-9744
Fax: (209) 533-9750
Web: www.aapainmanage.org

American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
211 East Chicago Avenue, #700
Chicago, IL 60611-2663
(312) 337-2169
Fax: (312) 337-6329
Web: www.aapd.org

American Academy of Periodontology
737 N. Michigan Ave. Suite 800
Chicago, IL 60611
(800) 356-7736
Web: www.perio.org

American Association of Endodontists
211 E. Chicago Ave., Suite 1100
Chicago, IL 60611-2691
(800) 872-3636 or (312) 266-7255
Faxes: (866) 451-9020 or (312) 266-9867
E-mail: info@aae.org
Web: www.aae.org

American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
9700 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue
Rosemount, IL 60018-5701
(847) 678-6200
Web: www.aaoms.org

American Association of Orthodontists
401 North Lindbergh Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63141-7816
(800) STRAIGHT
Fax: (314) 997-1745
E-mail: info@aaortho.org
Web: www.braces.com

American Cancer Society
2200 Lake Blvd NE
Atlanta, GA 30319-5310
(800) ACS-2345 or (404) 442-3660
Web: www.cancer.org

American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association/Cleft Palate Foundation
104 South Estes Drive, Suite 204
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
(919) 933-9044 or (800) 24-cleft
E-mail: info@cleftline.org or info@cleftpalate-craniofacial.org

American College of Prosthodontists (ACP)
211 East Chicago Ave., Suite 1000
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 573-1260
Fax: (312) 573-1257
Web: www.prosthodontics.org

American Dental Association
211 E. Chicago Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 440-2500
Fax: (312) 440-7494
Web: www.ada.org

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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!

SOURCES:

American Dental Association, Healthy People 2010

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