American Dental Association

The American Dental Association is your advocate for a healthy mouth for life. Nearly 7 out of 10 dentists in the U.S. are ADA members. As doctors of oral health, one of our primary goals is to help you defend against oral disease. Oral health is an important part of your overall health, so it’s important that you and your family practice daily preventive care such as

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What medications are used to treat a nicotine addiction?
Talk with your dentist about products that are available to help wean you off nicotine. Adults can... Full Post 06/10/2013
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What are the most common reasons people get dentures?
There are many reasons for getting dentures: loss of all natural teeth, whether from gum... Full Post 06/09/2013
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How can dentures improve my health?
If you’ve lost all of your natural teeth, whether from gum disease, tooth decay or injury,... Full Post 06/09/2013
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For healthy teeth, what foods and drinks should I avoid giving my child?
What you eat and drink, and how often you eat and drink, can affect your teeth. Teach... Full Post 05/28/2013
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What lifestyle risk factors may lead to oral health problems?
The best thing you can do for your overall health and oral health, regarding lifestyle, is to not... Full Post 05/27/2013
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Do oral health problems affect children differently than adults?
Oral health problems can affect children differently. As children’s mouths, gums and teeth... Full Post 05/25/2013
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What are the benefits of flossing?
Flossing is important to maintaining good oral health. Cleaning between the teeth once a day... Full Post 05/24/2013
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What are the treatment options for bad breath (halitosis)?
The best way to prevent bad breath is to brush and floss daily. If you don't brush and floss... Full Post 05/24/2013
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When do routine dental visits become crucial?
Regular dental visits are important for everyone because the mouth is a window into the health... Full Post 05/22/2013
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Can my dentist diagnose diabetes?
Many oral health problems can be indicators of other health problems. Your mouth is the window into... Full Post 05/21/2013
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How can I prevent plaque and tartar?
There are things you can do to beat plaque. Limit eating and drinking between meals and, when... Full Post 05/19/2013
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Are oral health problems life threatening?
Yes, some oral health problems can lead to life-threatening conditions. For instance, mouth and... Full Post 05/11/2013
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How does oral health affect the body?
Your oral health can impact your overall health. Not taking care of your mouth and teeth can lead... Full Post 05/11/2013
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Can teeth grinding lead to a dental emergency?
Teeth grinding, or bruxism, can sometimes lead to serious consequences for your mouth. For... Full Post 05/10/2013
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How can I prevent sensitive teeth?
Cavities and fractured teeth can cause sensitive teeth. But if your dentist has ruled these... Full Post 05/10/2013