Preventing Chronic Disease
CDC's National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion is at the forefront of the nation's efforts to prevent and control chronic diseases. The center conducts studies to better understand the causes of these diseases, supports ... [... more]
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Search by Water System Name
My Water's Fluoride allows consumers in currently participating states to learn the fluoridation status of their water system. The best source of information on fluoride levels in your water system is your local water utility. All water utilities ... [... more]
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Oral and Dental Health
Percent of children ages 2-17 with a dental visit in the past year: 76 (2006) Percent of adults ages 18-64 with a dental visit in the past year: 62 (2006) Percent of adults ages 65 and over with a dental visit in the past year: 58 ... [... more]
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Dental Visit
Adults aged 65+ who have lost six or more teeth due to tooth decay or gum disease. This system was developed with the collaboration of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Association of State and Territorial Dental ... [... more]
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What is community water fluoridation?
Community water fluoridation is the adjustment of the fluoride concentration in the community water supply to a level beneficial to reduce tooth decay and promote good oral health. The mineral fluoride is essential for strong healthy teeth that ... [... more]
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Recommended Toothbrush Care
Tooth brushing with a fluoride toothpaste is a simple, widely recommended and widely practiced method of caring for one's teeth. When done routinely and properly, tooth brushing can reduce the amount of plaque which contains the bacteria ... [... more]
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At A Glance 2008
Mouth and throat diseases, which range from cavities to cancer, cause pain and disability for millions of Americans each year. This fact is disturbing because almost all oral diseases are largely preventable. For children, cavities are a common ... [... more]
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Enero 2002
A la fecha, los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC) no tienen conocimiento de ningún efecto adverso para la salud que esté directamente relacionado al uso del cepillo dental, aunque las personas con des& [... more]
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Fluorización del agua: preguntas frecuentes
Sí. Gran cantidad de investigaciones realizadas durante los últimos 50 años han demostrado que la fluorización del agua de la red pública es un medio seguro y efectivo para reducir la incidencia de la caries dental en [... more]
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