The Truth About Healthy Teeth: Your Guide to at-Home Dental Care

SOURCES:
News release, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
American Dental Hygienists’ Association: “Tooth Whitening Systems”
Australian Dental Journal, “Dental erosion: in vitro model of wine assessor’s erosion,” 2001; vol. 46: pp. 263-268.
Quintessence International, “Wine, alcohol, and oral health, with special emphasis on dental erosion,” Nov.-Dec. 2000; vol. 31(10): pp. 729-733.
WebMD Quiz: “How Can I Brighten My Smile?”
American Dental Association: “Frequently Asked Questions – Smoking”; “ADA Statement on Toothbrush Care”; “Cleaning Your Teeth and Gums”
WebMD Health News: “Berries Good for the Heart”
WebMD Feature: “Helpful Hints for Healthy Teeth”
WebMD Medical Reference: “Basic Dental Care: Overview”
WebMD Slideshow: “Cosmetic Dentistry: Before and After Pictures”
WebMD Health Reference: “Gum Disease – What Happens”

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