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webEverything you need to know about keeping your smile healthy and bright at every age. Tooth-friendly foods. What you eat affects your dental health. Eating disorder …

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Resources MouthHealthy

webObserved annually on March 20, the purpose of World Oral Health Day is “to empower people with the knowledge, tools and confidence to secure good oral health.” An initiative …

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Diet and Dental Health MouthHealthy

webLimit between-meal snacks. If you do snack, choose something healthy like: fruit. ·vegetables. a piece of cheese. Research has shown that some foods, including cheese …

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Official ADA Dental Health Recommendations

webYour oral care needs are as unique as you are. Work with your dentist to create a personalized home oral care routine to protect your oral health, and practice the simple …

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Oral Health MouthHealthy

webOral health touches every aspect of our lives but is often taken for granted. Your mouth is a window into the health of your body. It can show signs of nutritional deficiencies or …

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Adults MouthHealthy

webCommon dental concerns for older adults. Good advice if you’re past 60: how to keep teeth and gums healthy, manage oral cancer risks, pay for dental care after retirement and …

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All Topics A-Z MouthHealthy

webZ. #. MouthHealthy’s A-Z is here to help take the guesswork out of understanding your oral health. So look around and learn.

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Saliva MouthHealthy

webSaliva, or spit, plays a significant role in maintaining oral health. It is derived from blood and acts as the bloodstream of the mouth. What this means is, like blood, saliva helps build …

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Fluoride MouthHealthy

webMaking fluoride toothpaste part of your cavity-fighting routine. Drinking water with fluoride is an important step in protecting your teeth. The ADA also recommends brushing with …

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Implants MouthHealthy

webMost patients find that a dental implant is secure, stable and a good replacement for their own tooth. There are generally three phases to getting an implant: First, the dentist …

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Dental Health Drinks MouthHealthy

webSaliva is your mouth’s first defense against tooth decay. It washes away leftover food, helps you swallow with ease and keeps your teeth strong by washing them with calcium, …

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Flossing MouthHealthy

webHold the floss tightly against the tooth, slightly away from the gums. Gently rub the side of the tooth with an up-and-down motion, following the shape of the tooth. Repeat this …

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Wisdom Teeth MouthHealthy

webWisdom Teeth. With age comes wisdom. Specifically, wisdom teeth. Your mouth goes through many changes in your lifetime. One major dental milestone that usually takes …

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Sugar, Drinks and Dental Health MouthHealthy

webA glass of apple juice can contain a similar amount of sugar to glass of soda. According to the USDA, sugar should make up no more than 10% of your daily calories. For women, …

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Babies and Kids MouthHealthy

webThumb-sucking, pacifiers and your child’s teeth. Little ones soothe by sucking. But for good dental health, eventually they need to leave this habit behind. Here’s how you can help. …

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Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology

webOral and maxillofacial radiology is the specialty of dentistry and discipline of radiology concerned with the production and interpretation of radiographic images, including CT …

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Smoking MouthHealthy

webMany people who use water pipes, or hookahs, assume that this form of smoking is safer than others. But research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association …

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Dental Health Demonstrations MouthHealthy

webBuilding Egg-celent, Healthy Teeth. Peanut Butter Fingers. An Apple A Decay. Use everyday ingredients to show children how important caring for dental health really is.

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Sippy Cups and Dental Health

webThe aim is to shift from sucking to sipping. No-spill cups have a valve that stops spills and the only way your child can drink from a no-spill cup is to suck, not sip. To help your child …

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Module 1: “Be Smart about Your Smile!”

webThe sugars in food and germs in plaque mix together to make acid. The acids in your mouth attack your teeth and can make cavities. Repeated acid attacks make cavities grow …

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