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: Glossary of Dental Terms
This comprehensive reference provides a glossary of dental terms as they relate to the public. Select the first letter of the dental term you are seeking to find a definition. Tooth wear caused by forces other than chewing such as holding objects ... [... 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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How does a sealant help prevent decay?
A sealant is a plastic material that is usually applied to the chewing surfaces of the back teeth-premolars and molars. This plastic resin bonds into the depressions and grooves (pits and fissures) of the chewing surfaces of back teeth. The ... [... more]
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Are there other safety guidelines that dentists must follow?
I've heard about universal precautions. Can you tell me what they are? Do you sterilize the instruments including the handpiece (drill) after each patient? How do you sterilize the instruments? Can you show me how it's done? How do you clean and ... [... more]
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ADA.org: JADA: For the Dental Patient
This page holds the archive of 'For the Dental Patient' pages printed in The Journal of the American Dental Association. The following links open in a separate browser window. You may need to disable your pop-up blocker for these links to work ... [... more]
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Isn't tooth loss inevitable in the later years?
At my age, why should I bother with oral hygiene, such as brushing and flossing? I understand that periodontal (gum) disease is a major cause of tooth loss in adults, but is there anything I can do about it? My dentures don't feel as comfortable ... [... more]
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What is dental insurance for individuals?
I would like to ask my employer to provide a dental benefit plan through the company. How should I go about doing this? Dental plan coverage for individuals is not commonly offered because dental needs are highly predictable. For example, you ... [... 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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ORAL-SYSTEMIC HEALTH (
This page provides current information about your oral health and your overall health. The news lately has been filled with frightening stories that link oral bacteria and oral disease to a variety of serious and potentially life-threatening ... [... more]
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