Patient Education
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Dental Treatments
Dental Treatments -
Periodontitis
Early-stage periodontal disease (gingivitis) is seldom painful and causes relatively minor signs, such as red, swollen and bleeding gums. But untreated gingivitis can progress to periodontitis, a serious infection that destroys the soft tissue and bone that support your teeth, and eventually may cause tooth loss. -
Orthodontics
Orthodontics -
Life Stages Health
Life Stages Health -
Other
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Oral Care for Children
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Plaque & Gingivitis
Plaque & Gingivitis -
Other Issues
Other Issues -
Dentin Hypersensitivity
Dentin Hypersensitivity -
Calculus
Calculus | Colgate Professional -
Bruxism
Bruxism is clenching or grinding your teeth, often without being aware that your are doing it. In the United States, bruxism affects an estimated 30 to 40 million children and adults. -
Common Concerns
Common Concerns -
Caries
Dental caries is the medical term for tooth decay or cavities. It is caused by acid erosion of tooth enamel. -
Dry Mouth
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Oral Hygiene Basics
Oral Hygiene Basics