For Patients:
Good Nutrition Benefits Oral Health –
A diet rich in vitamins B, C and D, magnesium and zinc will contribute to healthy teeth and gums.
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Green Tea May Help Prevent Oral Cancer –
The best way to prevent oral cancer is to avoid its causes. But studies show green tea also aids in cancer prevention.
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Guide to Dental Cavities and Fillings –
Untreated cavities can affect all parts of the tooth’s anatomy, making early detection important to maintaining healthy teeth.
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Guide to Dental Implants –
Learn how dental implants work. The implant procedure combines surgery with crowns, bridges or dentures to replace missing teeth.
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Guide to Gum Disease (Periodontal Disease) –
Periodontal disease attacks your gums in several stages and is linked to other health problems. Get the facts.
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Guide to Root Canals –
Root canal therapy is a complicated procedure used to treat the infected pulp of a tooth. Learn how it works.
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Guided Bone and Tissue Regeneration –
Guided bone and tissue regeneration can restore bone lost to periodontal disease. See examples.
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Guidelines After Periodontal Surgery –
These instructions can help ease discomfort, speed up healing and avoid infection following gum surgery.
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Guidelines for a Knocked-Out Tooth –
What is the best way to handle a knocked-out tooth? Find out what to do when a tooth is knocked out by trauma.
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Guidelines for Antibiotic Use and Dental Treatment –
The AHA has revised their guidelines for dental procedures requiring antibiotics.
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