Patient Education
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Colgate* Sensitive Pro-Relief<sup>TM/MC</sup> Desensitizing Paste Patient Education Guide
A chairside guide to show patients how Colgate* Sensitive Pro-Relief<sup>TM/MC</sup> works.Read more » -
Importance of Childhood Oral Hygiene & the Role of Parents
The foundation for healthy permanent teeth in children and teenagers is laid during the first years of life. Poor diet, poor habits of food intake and inadequate toothbrushing habits during the first 2 years of life have been shown in several studies to be related to tooth decay in children. The development of caries in primary teeth further increases the risk of developing caries in new permanent teeth.Read more » -
Bad Breath and Its Relationship to Oral Systemic Diseases
Learn how bad breath may be a sign of something more serious in the body.Read more » -
Bad Breath, Do you have it? You may not know you do
Avoiding a few common foods and bad habits in this list could help end your bad breath.Read more » -
Temporomandibular Disorders
You may have read articles in newspapers and magazines aboutRead more » -
Periodontal Disease and Obesity
New research suggests that there is a link between periodontal disease and obesity.Read more » -
Periodontal Disease and Diabetes
Periodontitis is often associated with diabetes and may be one of the chronic complications associated with the disease.Read more » -
Periodontal Disease and Cardiovascular Disease
Recent studies show there may be a relationship between the health of your mouth and the health of your body, including periodontitis and cardiovascular disease.Read more »
Health Focus
An Overview of the Oral Health and Systemic Health Association.
A growing body of evidence suggests that the maintenance of healthy teeth and gums is important not only to the overall health of the mouth, but may be integral to the overall health of the body.
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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. -
Calculus
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Caries
Dental caries is the medical term for tooth decay or cavities. It is caused by acid erosion of tooth enamel. -
Common Concerns
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Dental Treatments
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Dentin Hypersensitivity
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Dry Mouth
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Life Stages Health
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Oral Care for Children
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Oral Hygiene Basics
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Orthodontics
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Other Issues
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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. -
Plaque & Gingivitis
Plaque & Gingivitis
