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Periodontal Disease – Don’t wait until it hurts Periodontal Disease Is Gum Disease Periodontal (perry-o-DON-tal) disease is an infection that affects the tissues and bone that support your teeth. It is also called gum disease. When your gums are healthy, your gum tissues tightly hug each of your teeth. When you have gum disease, yourContinue reading “Periodontal Disease – Don’t wait until it hurts”

Happiness is a Healthy Smile A message for parents Why regular dental visits are important Regular dental checkups and dental care—such as cleanings, fluoride treatments and sealants—provide your child with “smile insurance.” Plan your child’s first dental visit within 6 months after the first tooth appears, but no later than the first birthday. Consider itContinue reading “Happiness is a Healthy Smile”

Periodontal Disease – Don’t wait until it hurts Periodontal Disease Is Gum Disease Periodontal (perry-o-DON-tal) disease is an infection that affects the tissues and bone that support your teeth. It is also called gum disease. When your gums are healthy, your gum tissues tightly hug each of your teeth. When you have gum disease, yourContinue reading “Periodontal Disease – Don’t wait until it hurts”

Healthy Mouth, Healthy Body: Making the Connection Your mouth is a window into the health of your body Did you know that your oral health is tied to your overall health? For example, periodontal (perry-oh-DON-tal) disease, also known as gum disease, is more common in people with chronic diseases like some forms of heart disease or diabetesContinue reading “Healthy Mouth, Healthy Body: Making the Connection”

Healthy Smiles for Mother and Baby Good oral health habits not only help prevent problems during pregnancy, but they can also benefit the health of your baby. Before Your Baby Arrives Eat a Healthy Diet What you eat during pregnancy affects the growth of your unborn child — including their teeth. Your baby’s teeth begin toContinue reading “Healthy Smiles for Mother and Baby”

Oral Health and the HPV Vaccine Oropharyngeal cancer can be hard to spot because it develops in places that are hard to see. Signs and symptoms to look out for include: A sore throat that doesn’t go away or the feeling that something is caught in your throat Lumps or thickening tissues along the neckContinue reading “Oral Health and the HPV Vaccine”

Handling Your Child’s Dental Emergency Save this information Knowing how to handle a dental emergency can make the difference between saving and losing your child’s tooth. Read this page and then bookmark it so you can quickly and calmly handle a dental emergency. Knocked-out tooth Go to the dentist right away. It’s best to seeContinue reading “Handling Your Child’s Dental Emergency”

Hate To Floss? 3 Other Ways to Clean Between Your Teeth If you skip cleaning between your teeth because you have trouble flossing or you simply don’t like to do it, then you are putting your mouth at risk for problems like cavities or gum disease. Traditional string floss may not be the right methodContinue reading “Hate To Floss? 3 Other Ways to Clean Between Your Teeth”

Periodontal Disease: Keep Your Gums Healthy What Is Periodontal Disease? Periodontal (perry-o-DON-tal) disease is an infection in your gums that may cause them to bleed or become swollen and sore. It can lead to the loss of the bone that supports your teeth, which can cause tooth loss. Periodontal disease, also called gum disease, is common andContinue reading “Periodontal Disease: Keep Your Gums Healthy”

Periodontal Disease: Your Complete Guide What Is Periodontal Disease? Periodontal (perry-o-DON-tal) disease is an infection that affects the tissues and bone that support your teeth. It is also called gum disease. Periodontal disease can become a very serious problem if it’s not treated early. This booklet is your complete guide to gum disease and can helpContinue reading “Periodontal Disease: Your Complete Guide”