TMJ Directory
Medical Reference
- An Overview of Teeth Grinding (Bruxism)
- An Overview of Toothaches
- Arthrocentesis for TM Disorders-Credits
- Arthrocentesis for TM Disorders-Related Information
- Arthrocentesis for TM Disorders-Topic Overview
- Arthroscopy for TM disorders
- Bioelectric Therapy and Pain Management
- Bruxism and TM Disorders-Credits
- Bruxism and TM Disorders-Related Information
- Bruxism and TM Disorders-Topic Overview
- Chronic Pain-Related Information
- Dental Care: 5 Bad Habits and How to Break Them
- Drug Treatments for Sleep Disorders
- How Stress Affects Your Oral Health
- How to Find a Dentist for Sleep Problems
- Jaw Problems: Changing Your Diet-Credits
- Jaw Problems: Changing Your Diet-Related Information
- Jaw Problems: Changing Your Diet-Topic Overview
- Jaw Problems: Structural Problems-Credits
- Jaw Problems: Structural Problems-Related Information
- Jaw Problems: Structural Problems-Topic Overview
- Joint and muscles commonly affected by temporomandibular (TM) disorder
- Mouth and Dental Injuries-Topic Overview
- Open-joint arthroplasty for TM disorders
- Oral Surgery
- Personal stories about surgery for temporomandibular disorder
- Physical therapy for TM disorders
- Should I have surgery for temporomandibular disorder?
- Shoulder and Neck Pain Treatment
- Teeth Grinding in Sleep
- Temporomandibular (TM) Disorders-Cause
- Temporomandibular (TM) Disorders-Credits
- Temporomandibular (TM) Disorders-Exams and Tests
- Temporomandibular (TM) Disorders-Health Tools
- Temporomandibular (TM) Disorders-Home Treatment
- Temporomandibular (TM) Disorders-Medications
- Temporomandibular (TM) Disorders-Other Places To Get Help
- Temporomandibular (TM) Disorders-Other Treatment
- Temporomandibular (TM) Disorders-Prevention
- Temporomandibular (TM) Disorders-References
- Temporomandibular (TM) Disorders-Related Information
- Temporomandibular (TM) Disorders-Surgery
- Temporomandibular (TM) Disorders-Symptoms
- Temporomandibular (TM) Disorders-Topic Overview
- Temporomandibular (TM) Disorders-Treatment Overview
- Temporomandibular (TM) Disorders-What Happens
- Temporomandibular (TM) Disorders-What Increases Your Risk
- Temporomandibular (TM) Disorders-When To Call a Doctor
- Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) and Joint Pain
- Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction
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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
This tool is intended only for adults 18 and older.
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