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Tooth Decay: How to Prevent It
Follow these simple steps to stop damage to tooth enamel, prevent cavities and benefit from a lifetime of good oral health.
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Teeth-Grinding: Get Help for Pain and Discomfort
Know the signs and causes of bruxism, which can hurt your teeth, jaw and more over time.
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Root Canals and Dental Crowns: What to Know, What to Expect
Here’s why people get root canal therapy and dental crowns, and what the experience is like.
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Oral Cancer: What You Need to Know
All about signs, screening, detection and prevention of oral cancer.
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Four Ways to Keep Your Smile Healthy
Take care of your teeth and gums for a healthy smile.
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Five Teeth-Staining Foods and Four Tricks to Fight Back
There are many common foods and drinks that can break down enamel and stain your teeth. This can also help cause tooth decay and other issues.
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Enjoy the Holidays While Protecting Your Oral Health
Enjoy the holiday season with tips and recipes to boost your oral health and overall wellness.
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Dental Sealants Prevent Tooth Decay
A dental sealant is a thin coating that protects teeth.
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Oral Health for Babies
Follow these helpful tips to support your baby's oral health, even before their first tooth.
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How to Check Your Child’s Teeth
A quick peek can alert you to trouble.
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Oral Care for Toddlers (18 to 24 Months)
Encourage your child’s life-long oral health.
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Dental Visits with Your Child: What to Do
Get ready, get set, go to the dentist!
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Prevent Cavities in Early Childhood
Guard against pain and infection for your child with a couple of small changes.
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Fluoride Protects Against Cavities
Flouride is your child's friend for a lifetime of oral health.
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What to Know About Caring for Baby Teeth
Comfort and care make you a real-life Tooth Fairy.
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Kids Oral Health 101 – Baby Teeth Matter
Here are five best practices that all parents and caregivers should know in order to care for their children's oral health
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Oral Care with Dentures
Dentures require a few small changes to dental habits.
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Oral Cancer in Mature Adults
Oral cancer takes time to develop, so it mostly happens in people over 55. Learn the risks and how to protect yourself.
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Healthy Teeth and Gums at 60 and Beyond
Know possible oral health concerns for mature adults. Avoid pain and trouble by taking care of them early.
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How to Care for Your Dentures
Keep your dentures clean and in good shape.
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New to Teledentistry? Here’s What to Expect
Teledentistry is an easy new way to get care if you can't get to the dentist's office.
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Nutrition and Oral Health — Why You Should Assess Your Diet this National Nutrition Month
Our food choices have a direct connection to another important part of our overall well-being — our oral health.
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Do You Drink Bottled Water?
Why pay extra for something that doesn't help?
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Tobacco Makes Your Mouth Unhealthy
Using tobacco is always bad news, including for your teeth and gums. Get help with quitting.
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FAQs About Oral Health During Pregnancy and Infancy
Understand special oral health concerns during pregnancy, dental benefits for pregnant women and babies, and more.
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Diabetes and Oral Health
A dentist can find signs of Type 2 diabetes during a regular check-up. That's important to help protect your teeth, gums and whole body.
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Don't Ghost Your Dentist
Stay on top of oral health and overall wellness when you make the most of your dental appointment.
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Why Flossing Is Good for You
Use dental floss once a day for healthy teeth and gums.
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Get the Most Out of Your Dental Benefits
Dental coverage is an important part of maintaining your overall health. So prioritizing dental coverage should be a no-brainer, right? We think so!
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How to Stop Bad Breath
Bad breath (also known as halitosis) comes from certain foods, lack of oral hygiene, gum disease, dry mouth, tobacco, or medical problems.
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What to Do if You’re Afraid of the Dentist
If you avoid the dentist because of possible pain or discomfort, these tips can help.
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A Caregivers' Guide to Oral Health for People with Disabilities
Here's how caregivers can protect oral health.
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FAQs: Pregnant Women and Gum Disease
Gum disease is a special concern when you are pregnant.
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Vaping and Your Oral Health
Vaping harms the whole body, including your teeth and gums. Free programs can help you quit.
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How Gum Disease Can Hurt Your Pregnancy
Here's how to keep gum disease from having a bad impact on pregnancy, childbirth and your baby.
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The Haven of Health: Finding Your Dental Services Home
At DentaQuest, we recognize the importance of access to quality dental services — especially for children.
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Toothache? Get Assistance and Relief for Tooth Pain
Here’s why toothaches happen, how to feel better ASAP, when to visit the dentist and what to do when your pain is unbearable.
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What Is Antimicrobial Mouthwash?
Antimicrobial mouthwash kills bacteria to control or reduce bad breath, gingivitis, plaque and tooth decay. It requires a prescription.