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    Oral Care Guide

    • Teeth and Gums
    • Other Oral Problems
    • Dental Care Basics
    • Treatments & Surgery
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    • Bad Breath
    • Basic Dental Care
    • Dry Mouth
    • Healthy Mouth Evaluator
    • Mouth Sores
    • Orthodontics
    • Signs of Gum Disease
    • Teeth Grinding
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    Oral Care Guide

    We spend most of our lives caring for our teeth -- from the first 20 or baby teeth to our 32 adult pearly whites. Here you’ll find new and traditional treatment options for oral and dental health issues like gingivitis and tooth decay, dental complications and what to do about them, and many tips on day-to-day dental care.

    1. Teeth and Gums

      1. Teeth Problems

        1. Prevent Tooth and Mouth Injuries
        2. Smoking and Oral Health
        3. Tooth Decay Prevention
        4. Toothaches
        5. Sensitive Teeth
        6. Tooth Discoloration
        7. Plaque
        8. Abscessed Tooth
        9. Teeth Grinding (Bruxism)
        10. Cavities
        11. Tooth Enamel Erosion and Restoration
        12. 9 Risk Factors for Tooth Loss
        13. Tartar
      2. Wisdom Teeth

        1. Wisdom Teeth Removal: What to Expect
        2. Is Wisdom Tooth Removal Always Necessary?
        3. Dry Socket
        4. Pericoronitis
      3. Gum Problems

        1. Gum Disease Prevention
        2. Gingivitis and Periodontal Disease (Gum Disease)
        3. Receding Gums
        4. Gum Problem Basics: Sore, Swollen, and Bleeding Gums
    2. Other Oral Problems

      1. Bad Breath

        1. Changing Bad Breath
        2. Bad Breath (Halitosis)
        3. Quiz: Do You Know What Causes Your Bad Breath?
      2. Dry Mouth

        1. Dry Mouth Overview
        2. Dry Mouth and Other Side Effects of Medications
        3. Slideshow: Dry Mouth: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
      3. Your Throat, Tonsils, and Glands

        1. Salivary Gland Problems
        2. Salivary Gland Stones
        3. Tonsil Stones (Tonsilloliths)
        4. Tonsillitis: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments
        5. Peritonsillar Abscess
        6. Is Your Sore Throat a Cold, Strep Throat, or Tonsillitis?
      4. Tongue and Lip Problems

        1. Canker Sores
        2. Cold Sores
        3. Dental Health and Leukoplakia
        4. Tongue Problem Basics
        5. Fissured Tongue
        6. Black Hairy Tongue
        7. Geographic Tongue
        8. Thrush
        9. Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate
        10. Mucocele
        11. Stomatitis
      5. Jaw Problems

        1. Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD)
        2. Video: What's TMJ?
        3. Broken Jaw
      6. Oral and Throat Cancer

        1. Oral Cancer
        2. Throat Cancer Symptoms and Risk Factors
        3. Oral HPV and Cancer
    3. Dental Care Basics

      1. Healthy Mouth

        1. Your Teeth From Birth to Adulthood
        2. Dentists and Other Oral Health Care Providers
        3. Oral Health Care Plan
        4. Teeth and Gum Care
        5. Finding a Dentist
        6. Dental Health Insurance
        7. Oral Piercings: Tongue, Lip, and Cheek
      2. Brushing and Flossing

        1. Dental Care Products
        2. Fluoride Treatment
        3. Toothpaste Options
        4. Toothbrushes: The Pros and Cons of Electric and Disposable
      3. Dental Care for Kids

        1. Dental Health and Your Child's Teeth
        2. Nutrition and Your Child's Teeth
        3. Baby Bottle Tooth Decay
        4. Your Child's First Visit to the Dentist
        5. Tooth Development in Children
        6. Brushing and Flossing Children's Teeth
      4. Dental Care for Seniors

        1. Oral Hygiene for Seniors
        2. Frequently Asked Questions About Senior Dental Care
        3. Denture Problems
        4. Caring for Dentures
    4. Treatments & Surgery

      1. Correcting Crooked Teeth

        1. Crooked Teeth and Misaligned Bites
        2. Invisible Aligners for Teeth
        3. Orthodontics for Children
        4. Braces and Retainers
        5. Caring for Teeth With Braces and Retainers
      2. Surgical Treatments

        1. Oral Surgery
        2. Root Canals
        3. Gum Tissue Grafts
        4. Gum Contouring
      3. Other Dental Treatments

        1. Dental Emergencies
        2. Dental Bonding
        3. Treatments for Gum Disease
        4. Tooth Fillings
        5. Laser Use in Dentistry
        6. Dental Implants
        7. Dental Crowns
        8. Veneers
        9. Bridges
        10. Tooth Restorations
        11. Air Abrasion
        12. Treatment for Dry Mouth
        13. Recontouring Teeth
        14. Pulling a Tooth (Tooth Extraction)
        15. Repairing a Chipped or Broken Tooth
        16. Tooth Sealants
        17. Mouth Guards
    5. Resources & Tools

      1. Slideshows

        1. Slideshow: Top Tips for Beautiful Teeth and Gums
        2. Slideshow: What Causes Sensitive Teeth?
        3. Slideshow: 19 Habits That Wreck Your Teeth
        4. Cosmetic Dentistry: Before and After
        5. Top Problems in Your Mouth Slideshow
      2. Pictures

        1. Image Gallery: Oral Health

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