Do I need a mouth protector?
Anyone who participates in a sport that carries a significant risk of injury should wear a mouth protector. This includes a wide range of sports like football, hockey, basketball, baseball, gymnastics, and volleyball. Mouth protectors, which ... [... more]
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ADA.org: Disclaimer
Please click the appropriate 'Accept' button at the bottom of this page if the following terms and conditions are acceptable to you; otherwise, click the 'Decline' button to return to the ADA.org home page. Please click the appropriate "Accept" [... more]
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ADA.org: Welcome to the American Dental Association Web site
This is the welcome page for the American Dental Association web site. From this page you can reach content for dental professionals, consumers, and the media. Information to help you manage your practice and provide the best-possible patient ... [... more]
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What is plaque?
Many of the foods you eat cause the bacteria in your mouth to produce acids. Sugared foods, such as candy and cookies, are not the only culprits. Starches, such as bread, crackers, and cereal, also cause acids to form. If you snack often, you ... [... more]
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ADA.org: Insurance
Dental health is a key factor to preserving one's general health. Employers and other plan sponsors offer dental benefits for a variety of reasons. Offering a dental benefits plan makes economic sense. Dental health is a key factor to preserving ... [... more]
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Are dental amalgams safe?
If my tooth doesn't hurt and my filling is still in place, why would the filling need to be replaced? Constant pressure from chewing, grinding or clenching can cause dental fillings, or restorations, to wear away, chip or crack. Although you may ... [... more]
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ADA.org: Oral Health Topics: Common Mouth Sores
This page provides current information about Common Mouth Sores as it relates to the public. They are annoying and painful and there are plenty of things that can cause them such as bacterial, viral or fungal infections. A loose orthodontic wire, ... [... more]
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ADA.org: Tips for Choosing a Dentist
The ADA would like to assist consumers in making an informed choice of a dental practitioner. Here are links to helpful information that exists throughout our Web site. Why Choose an ADA Member Dentist? (Find an ADA Member Dentist) As an ADA ... [... more]
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Food and Drug Administration
This page provides current information about Bottled Water, Home Water Treatment Systems, and Fluoride Exposure as it relates to the public. Bottled Water, Home Water Treatment Systems, and Fluoride Exposure For over five decades, the American ... [... more]
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ADA.org: Oral Health Topics: Antibiotics and Your Heart
This page provides current information about antibiotics as it relates to the public and their oral health. Guidelines for patients who have total joint replacement have not been changed. For more information see A-Z Professional Topic: ... [... more]
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Why Choose Dentistry?
Career resources for students interested in becoming a dentist. Information for high school and college-level students, as well as parents and advisors. There are many compelling reasons to choose dentistry as a career. Service to Others: ... [... more]
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Opciones para las Obturaciones Dentales
Sí. La amalgama dental ha sido usada en las restauraciones de los dientes por todo el mundo por más de cien años. Los estudios no han podido encontrar ninguna conexión entre las restauraciones con amalgamas y algún [... more]
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