Welcome to the Dental Care Information Center.







Each of the following topics offers a brief explanation of common dental terms, treatments and conditions. You should consult with your dental professional for a complete explanation of each topic. Click on the topic to listen. You must have either Real Audio or Windows Media installed on your computer.

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COSMETIC DENTAL PROBLEMS
  Chipped, cracked, or worn teeth
  Crooked or crowded teeth
  Discolored teeth
  Lost teeth
COSMETIC DENTISTRY
  Bleaching
  Bonding
  Cosmetic contouring
  Insurance coverage for cosmetic dentistry
  Veneers
CROWNS/BRIDGES
  Advantages of bridges
  Advantages of crowns
  Cost comparisons
  Insurance coverage for crowns and bridges
DENTAL CARE
  Choosing a dentist
  Controlling plaque
  Dental floss
  Dental rinses
  Emergency first aid
  Fluoridated water
  Gum
  Halitosis/bad breath
  Home dental care
  How and why to floss
  Munchies
  Nutrition
  Prevention of tooth decay
  Preventive checkups and cleanings
  Proper brushing
  Senior dental care
  Tooth pain
  Which toothbrush is right?
DENTAL CARE FOR KIDS
  Dental care for infants
  Dental care for kids
  Infant tooth decay
  Sucking the thumb
  Thrush
  Thrusting the tongue
  Your child's first dental visit
DENTURES/PARTIALS
  Advantages of dentures
  Advantages of partials
  Dentures, partials or dental implants
  Insurance coverage for dentures and partials
  Speaking with new dentures
GENERAL DENTISTRY
  Cosmetic dentistry
  Dental X-rays
  Extractions
  Fear of dentists
  Fillings
  Fluoride treatments
  Geographic tongue
  Insurance coverage for general dentistry
  Root canal
  Services provided
  Tooth fillings
  Tooth grinding
  Tooth sensitivity
  Treatment of abcesses
  Treatment of pain
  What are abcesses?
  What are sealants?
ORAL MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY
  Breakdown of roots
  Chronic head, neck, and facial treatment
  Corrective jaw surgery
  Extractions
  Impacted wisdom teeth
  Insurance coverage for oral and maxillofacial surgery
  TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction)
ORTHODONTICS (BRACES)
  Braces for adults
  Braces for children
  How braces straighten teeth
  Insurance coverage for orthodontics
PERIODONTICS (GUM DISEASE)
  Bleeding gums
  Corrective procedures
  Effects of delaying treatment
  Gum disease prevention
  Insurance coverage for periodontics
  Trench mouth
  What is gum disease?