Prevention
By Tammy Davenport, About.com Guide to Dental Care
Prevention is essential to avoiding dental problems. These tips will show you the best ways to practice good oral hygiene as well as to help prevent many dental problems.
Brushing
Brushing your teeth is essential to avoiding dental problems. Learn the proper way to brush your teeth as well as how often you should brush.
- How to Brush your Teeth
- How to Brush Children's Teeth
- How to Brush your Teeth With Braces
- How Often Should I Brush My Teeth?
- How Often Should I Change My Toothbrush?
- Which Toothbrush is Really Better - Manual or Electric?
- Oral B Vitality Electric Toothbrushes - Product Review
- Sonicare Advance 4700 Electric Toothbrush - Product Review
- The Sonicare IntelliClean Electric Toothbrush - Product Review
- Oral B Brush Ups
- What is Plaque?
- Do Teeth Whitening Toothpastes Really Work?
Flossing
Flossing your teeth is essential to good oral hygiene. These tips will show you the proper way to floss your teeth.
- Flossing Under Fixed Dental Bridges
- How Often Should I Floss My Teeth?
- Reach Access Daily Flosser - Product Review
Fluoride
Fluoride can help to prevent cavities. Be sure to always use a toothpaste containing fluoride for extra protection against tooth decay.
Check Ups
Routine dental check ups, x-rays and cleanings are essential in preventing many dental problems.
- Top 10 Reasons to Have a Dental Cleaning
- Top 10 Facts Your Dentist Wants You to Know
- How Often Should I See the Dentist for a Check Up and Cleaning?
- When Should I Take My Child to the Dentist for the First Time?
- Child's Dentist Appointment Photos
- Visiting the Dentist Could Prevent Toothaches
- Early Detection of Oral Cancer With VELscope
- Dental X-ray Photo Gallery
Nutrition
Proper nutrition and healthy snacks play an important role in good oral health.
- Signs and Symptoms of Tooth Erosion
- How to Prevent Tooth Erosion
- Healthy and Delicious Dental Craft Snack
Healthy Body
Explains how many dental problems can contribute to your overall health.
- How Your Mouth Affects your Overall Health
- Smoking and Dental Problems
- Heart Disease and Tooth Loss
- Osteoporosis Medications Linked to Jaw Bone Disease
- The Connection Between Diabetes and Gum Disease
- Dental Health Issues Associated With HIV / AIDS
- Oral Hygiene is Especially Important Among Women
- Why is Oral Hygiene so Important During Pregnancy?
- What is Pregnancy Gingivitis?
Dental Studies
Provides current research, studies and news about oral health as well as how oral health can affect your overall health.
- Gum Disease Linked to Pancreatic Cancer
- Heart Disease and Tooth Loss
- Osteoporosis Medications Linked to Jaw Bone Disease
- How Your Mouth Affects your Overall Health
- Early Detection of Oral Cancer With VELscope
- Male Cigarette Smokers More Likely to Need Root Canals
Babies and Toddlers
Provides dental health information about babies and toddlers
- How to Brush Children's Teeth
- When Should I Take My Child to the Dentist for the First Time?
- How Often Should I See the Dentist for a Check Up and Cleaning?
- What is a Pediatric Dentist?
- How to Avoid & Break Children's Bad Dental Habits
- Fun Dental Activities, Coloring Pages and Games for Kids
Children
Provides dental health information for children as well as what to expect at the dentist.
- When Should I Take My Child to the Dentist for the First Time?
- How Often Should I See the Dentist for a Check Up and Cleaning?
- Child's Dentist Appointment Photos
- How to Brush Children's Teeth
- How to Brush your Teeth With Braces
- How to Floss Your Teeth With Braces
- How to Avoid & Break Children's Bad Dental Habits
- Nutrition and Good Oral Health
- School Lunches for Healthy Teeth
- What is a Pediatric Dentist?
- What is Fluoride?
- What are Dental Sealants?
- Photo of a Dental Sealant
- Braces - Before and After Photos
- What is an Orthodontist?
- How to Find an Orthodontist
- Mouth Guards and Sports - Protecting Your Teeth
- Top 6 Tips for Managing Dental Emergencies
- Fun Dental Activities, Coloring Pages and Games for Kids
Teenagers
Provides dental health information for teenagers about prevention, dental problems and more.
- Teenagers and Bad Breath
- What Causes Bad Breath?
- Top 7 Ways to Prevent Bad Breath
- Teenagers and Oral Piercing - Is it Safe?
- How to Brush your Teeth
- How to Floss Your Teeth
- How to use a Dental Flosser
- What is an Orthodontist?
- How to Find an Orthodontist
- How to Brush your Teeth With Braces
- How to Floss Your Teeth With Braces
- Braces - Before and After Photos
- What is a Retainer?
- How to Take Care of Your Retainers
- Mouth Guards and Sports - Protecting Your Teeth
- Nutrition and Good Oral Health
- The Effects of Methamphetamines on Teeth
- Smoking and Dental Problems
- Male Cigarette Smokers More Likely to Need Root Canals
- Dental Do's and Don'ts Quiz
Adults and Seniors
Provides information about dental health care for adults and seniors.
- Oral Hygiene is Especially Important Among Women
- Why is Oral Hygiene so Important During Pregnancy?
- Osteoporosis Medications Linked to Jaw Bone Disease
- What Causes Bad Breath?
- Top 7 Ways to Prevent Bad Breath
- Smoking and Dental Problems
- Male Cigarette Smokers More Likely to Need Root Canals
- Adult Braces: They're Not Just for Kids Anymore
- Dry Mouth is Common Among Seniors
- Dentures and The Effects of Poor Fitting Dentures
- Dentures - How to Take Care of Your Dentures
- Dental Do's and Don'ts Quiz
- Dentist Office Photo Galleries
Find a Dentist
Finding a dentist doesn't have to be hard and these tips can help you find a dentist or dental specialist.
- How to Find a New Dentist
- Questions to Ask a Potential New Dentist
- What is an Orthodontist?
- How to Find an Orthodontist
- What is a Periodontist?
- What is an Oral Surgeon?
- What is a Pediatric Dentist?
- What is an Endodontist?
- What is a Prosthodontist?
