Medical Reference Related to Oral Health
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Gingivitis and Periodontal Disease (Gum Disease)
WebMD's guide to gum disease, also called gingivitis and periodontal disease.
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Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD)
Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) occur as a result of problems with the jaw, jaw joint (or TMJ) and surrounding facial muscles. Learn more from the experts at WebMD.
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Dental Health and Recontouring Teeth
WebMD's guide to dental recontouring or reshaping to change a tooth's length, shape, or surface.
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Oral Cancer
Learn more from WebMD about oral cancer, including causes, risk factors, symptoms, and treatment.
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Pregnancy Gingivitis and Pregnancy Tumors
Learn about gum disease related to pregnancy from the experts at WebMD.
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Dental Health and Canker Sores
Canker sores appear in the mouth and can be painful. Learn more from the experts at WebMD about causes, symptoms, and treatment.
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Brushing and Flossing Children's Teeth
Get tips on brushing and flossing your child's teeth during infancy and beyond from the experts at WebMD.
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Smoking and Oral Health
Smoking and other tobacco use can cause oral health problems like gum disease and tooth decay. Get the facts from WebMD.
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Easing Dental Fear in Adults
If you fear going to the dentist, you are not alone. Find out more about dental fear and helpful tips on coping from the experts at WebMD.
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Handling Dental Emergencies
Here's a quick summary of what to do for some common dental emergencies.
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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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American Dental Association, Healthy People 2010
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