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There have been great strides made in preventing the incidence of dental disease. One of the most successful efforts, spanning the last 60 years, is the fluoridation of community water supplies. Although drinking fluoridated water reduces dental decay by 15 to 40 percent¹ that alone is still not enough to prevent dental disease.

The two primary causes of tooth loss, decay and gum disease, are generally caused by bacteria in the mo (More)

General Information

Oral Health/Dental Specialists Oral Health: Preventing Cavities, Gum Disease, and Tooth Loss - Centers for Disease Control Dental Health (More)

The Body

Illustration of the Mouth - Image Primary and Permanent Teeth - American Dental Association (video) Tooth Anatomy (More)

Complications

Cavities Dental Cavities (Caries) Gingivitis (More)

Symptoms and Tests

Bleeding Gums Dental X-rays Toothaches

Treatment

Dental Anesthesia Dental Plaque Identification Procedure and Removal Dental Procedures (More)

Staying Healthy

Brushing - American Dental Association (video) Calcium in Diet Cleaning Your Teeth and Gums - American Dental Association (More)

Additional information on Preventive Dentistry

This topic is supported in part by Delta Dental of Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, and Tennessee and Renaissance .