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DENTAL IMPLANTS REPLACE NATURAL MISSING TEETH Dental implants are posts surgically placed into the upper or lower jawbone. They replace one or more teeth that...

Between the ages of 6 and 12, children go through a lot of changes. These include changes to their faces, teeth and jaws. Over time,...

Clean between your teeth once a day to help remove food and plaque from under the gum line. Flossing is one way to do this....

PERIODIC PERIODONTAL CLEANINGS HELP YOU STAY ON TOP OF GUM DISEASE If you have periodontal (perry-o-DON-tal) disease (also called gum disease), you may already have had a...

Having dental coverage can make it easier to get the dental care you need. But, it’s important to understand that most dental benefit plans do...

¡LOS DIENTES DE LECHE PUEDEN TENER CARIES! LA CARIES ES UNA ENFERMEDAD OCASIONADA POR BACTERIAS La caries daña y deteriora los dientes. Las bacterias en...

Tooth decay often occurs on the chewing surfaces of back teeth. The good news is that sealants can help protect these surfaces from tooth decay...

The complaint of dry mouth — also called xerostomia (zero-STOW-me-uh) — is often caused by a low flow of saliva. Saliva coats and moistens oral tissues. It...