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Summary

It's important to take care of your mouth and teeth starting in childhood. If you don't, you could have problems with your teeth and gums - like cavities or even tooth loss.

Here's how to keep your mouth and teeth healthy:

  • Brush your teeth twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste
  • Clean between your teeth every day with floss or another type of between-the-teeth cleaner
  • Snack smart - limit sugary snacks
  • Don't smoke or chew tobacco
  • See your dentist or oral health professional regularly

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Start Here

  • Oral Hygiene From the National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research) Also in Spanish
  • Taking Care of Your Teeth and Mouth From the National Institutes of Health (National Institute on Aging) Also in Spanish

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  • Dental Exam From the National Institutes of Health (National Library of Medicine) Also in Spanish
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  • Prevention of Infective Endocarditis Wallet Card (American Heart Association) - PDF

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  • Taking on Teeth Grinding and Clenching: Halt Dental Damage and Jaw Pain From the National Institutes of Health (National Institutes of Health) Also in Spanish

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  • FastStats: Oral and Dental Health (National Center for Health Statistics)

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  • ClinicalTrials.gov: Dental Care From the National Institutes of Health (National Institutes of Health)
  • ClinicalTrials.gov: Oral Health From the National Institutes of Health (National Institutes of Health)

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  • Article: Community interventions improve diabetes management and oral health in type 2...
  • Article: Innovative Tracheal Tube Design Enhances Oral Health in Intubated Patients.
  • Article: Impact of molar incisor hypomineralization on oral health-related quality of life,...
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  • Older Adults and Oral Health (National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research) - PDF Also in Spanish
  • Taking Care of Your Teeth and Mouth From the National Institutes of Health (National Institute on Aging) Also in Spanish

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  • Dental care - adult (Medical Encyclopedia) Also in Spanish
  • Dental plaque identification at home (Medical Encyclopedia) Also in Spanish

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  • Child Dental Health
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