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Click on the links below to learn more about your oral health. And be sure to check back often for updates and new tools.
 Aging and Oral Health
Children’s Oral Health
Dental Sealants
Diabetes
Multi-Language Health History Forms
Oral Cancer
Orthodontics (braces)
Periodontal (gum) Disease
Tooth Decay
Women’s Oral Health
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 Aging and Oral Health
Whether you’re 25, 55, or 75 years old (even 100), you need to be aware of your oral health and the impact it can have on your overall health. Take this quiz to learn more.
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Children's Oral Health
A lifetime of healthy smiles starts early – before your child even gets his or her first tooth! Click here to find answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about children’s oral health.
Do your kids know about tooth decay? Have them take this fun quiz to learn more. There’s even a parents quiz to check your knowledge!
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Dental Sealants
One way to help prevent tooth decay in children is with the application of dental sealants. Properly applied and maintained, sealants usually stop cavities from growing and may prevent the need for expensive fillings.
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Diabetes
Find out how people with diabetes are at risk for mouth infections (especially periodontal (gum) disease), and what you can do to stay healthy.
According to the National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse, people with diabetes are at risk for mouth infections, especially periodontal (gum) disease. Choose from the links below to learn more.
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Multi-Language Health History Forms
If someone you know speaks a language other than English, these forms may help that person communicate more effectively with his or her dentist.
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Oral Cancer
Even if you don't smoke or chew tobacco, you could still be at risk for developing oral cancer. Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about oral cancer, learn about the common risk factors, and see what you can do to help yourself stay healthy
FAQs About Oral Cancer
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Orthodontics
Braces, retainers, head gear – all designed to make your smile beautiful! Click here to find answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about orthodontics.
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Periodontal Disease
What is Periodontal (Gum) Disease?
What is periodontal disease? This article from the National Institute for Dental and Craniofacial Research explains the problem in easy-understand language, and details the different treatment options you may be offered.
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Periodontal disease can lead to tooth loss.
Are you at risk?: Take this quiz to find out.
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Take a Bite out of Tooth Decay
Are you at risk for tooth decay? How about your kids? MetLife offers simple quizzes to help you and your family learn about this common dental disease.
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Women's Oral Health
Find out how women have special needs at different stages of life, and how hormonal changes can influence oral health and the need for dental treatment. This helpful information is provided by the National Women’s Health Information Center.
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