Dental Topics:

Dental Fact Sheets: All documents are in Adobe PDF format. Please feel free to call the office or email us if you need further information or have questions. The source for most of this information is the American Dental Association (ADA) & Academy of General Dentistry (AGD). If you would like to do an internet self-search on dental topics, please read this article first.

Great Link: AGD's patient education website: www.knowyourteeth.com

Dental Insurance:

What you should know

Terms and Explanations

Overview

Hygiene:

Nutrition: what and why?

Toothbrushes: How do I choose and use a toothbrush? 2nd Article.

Mouth Rinses: which one and do I need it?

Flossing: why do I have to?

Bad Breath: How can I avoid it?

Dry mouth: does your tongue ever stick to your mouth? feel cotton-mouth?

Article 1, Article 2, Article 3, Article 4, Article 5

Teeth:

Basic Health Care:

Sensitive teeth: does it hurt when you eat something sweet or cold? Article 1 & Article 2

Toothbrush Abrasion:

Tooth decay (Cavities): what is it?

Tooth Erosion. Article & Brochure.

Cold Sores & Canker Sores:

Fluoride

Pearly Wisdom: New York Times article about dentistry.

X-Rays: digital x-rays, the kind we have at the office.

Cleaning & Deep Cleanings:

Gingival (gum) recession:

Periodontal (gum) disease:

Preventing Periodontal Disease:

Deep Cleaning (Scaling & Root Planing):

Scaling & Root Planing.

Fillings:

White Composite Fillings.

Silver Amalgam Fillings.

Amalgam Fillings: American Dental Association statement.

Amalgam Fillings: Connecticut Dental Association statement.

Sealants.

Minimally invasive dentistry.

Replacement of fillings.

Replacement of old fillings.

Crowns, Veneers, Inlays, Onlays:

What is a crown.

Implants:

Implant: ADA

Root Canal:

ADA article.

AGD article.

Home Care.

TMJ (jaw joint) Issues:

Grinding and Clenching: Article 1 & Article 2

Infants & Pregnancy:

Pregnancy:

X-rays and Pregnancy:

Basic Infant care overview.

Pediatric Oral Care overview.

Infants:

Baby's first teeth.

Infant, Formula, Fluoride.

Baby bottle.

Thumb sucking problems.

Tooth eruption for baby teeth.

Tooth eruption for adult teeth.

Kids:

Children What to look out for.

Teens: What to look out for.

Back to School Checkups:

Sealants.

Minimally invasive dentistry.

Wisdom Teeth:

Braces - Orthodontics:

ADA article

AGD article.

Adults:

Seniors: What to look out for.

Oral Cancer:

Oral Cancer:

Oral Cancer: Etiology

Oral Cancer: Basic Facts

Oral Caner: Products available to relieve symptoms

Oral Cancer: Overview (ADA)

Oral Care during Chemotherapy:

Medical Concerns:

Osteoporosis Meds: ADA article 1, ADA article 2

Diabetes:

Meth-mouth:

Antibiotics before appointment: Do you need them?

Anesthetics: What are the different types?

Tobacco: ADA article 1, ADA article 2

Dry mouth: does your tongue ever stick to your mouth? feel cotton-mouth?

Article 1, Article 2, Article 3, Article 4, Article 5

Nutrition:

Healthy Mouth Healthy Body:

Mouth guards:

Why do I need one?

What sports do I need it for?

Why can't I just buy it from Big-5?

Grillz: Is the bling for me?

Other:

Bottle Water:

Oral Piercing: ADA article, AGD article.

Travel:

Traveling Care: What to do overseas if you have a dental concern.

Before travel Checkups: What to do before traveling out of country.

Dental Tourism: Why don't I just get it done in Mexico for half the price?

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