Medical Reference Related to Oral Health
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Taking Dental Medications
An overview of dental medications, including questions to ask your dentist and safety guidelines.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dental Health
How do you find a new dentist? Are dental fillings safe? Get the answers to these and other frequently asked questions about your oral health from WebMD.
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An Overview of Root Canals
You've heard of root canals but do you know what the procedure entails? Get an overview of this dental procedure here.
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Dental Health Resources
Learn where to go for help if you have a dental problem.
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Dental Health and Endocarditis Prevention
Some dental procedures can trigger endocarditis, an inflammation in the heart. Find out who's at risk and how it can be prevented.
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Dental Health and Root Canals
Root canals don't have a great reputation among dental patients. Get the facts on this common procedure.
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Drugs Used in Dentistry
A description of the most commonly used drugs in dental care.
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Dental Health and Sensitive Teeth
Learn what causes sensitive teeth and how you can treat them.
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Advances in Dental Care: What’s New at the Dentist
Dental health: New materials and techniques are making dental work faster, better – and easier on patients.
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Nutrition and Your Child's Teeth
What your child eats affects his or her teeth. Keep your child's teeth in tip-top shape with these tips.
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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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