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Oral Conditions and Diseases

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    • General Dental Examination
    • Common Dental Procedures
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      • Direct-to-Consumer Dentistry
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  • Care and Disease Prevention
    • Brushing and Flossing
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    • Tips for Kids
    • Tips for Teens
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    • Tips for Seniors and Caregivers
      • Denture Care
    • Dental Care for Persons with Special Needs
    • Water Fluoridation
    • Mouthguards
  • Oral Conditions and Diseases
    • Cavities and Tooth Decay
    • Tooth Sensitivity
    • Tooth Loss
    • Bad Breath
    • Gum Disease
    • Dry Mouth
    • Oral Cancer
    • Teeth Grinding (Bruxism)
  • Oral Health Risk Factors
    • Aging
    • Diabetes
    • Stress and Anxiety
    • Eating Disorders
    • Oral Piercings
    • Prescription Drugs
    • Smoking, Vaping and Marijuana
    • Alcohol
    • Sleep Apnea
  • Dental Emergencies

Your mouth is the main entrance into your body and you use it to eat, drink, breathe, talk, sing, kiss and smile. While it may seem small compared to the rest of the body, it does a lot and also needs proper care to keep it healthy.

In this section, you will find a list of common dental problems, how they happen and how you can prevent them.

Learn more about the threats to your oral health.

  • Cavities and Tooth Decay
  • Tooth Sensitivity
  • Tooth Loss
  • Bad Breath
  • Gum Disease
  • Dry Mouth
  • Oral Cancer
  • Teeth Grinding (Bruxism)
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      • COVID-19: What to Expect at the Dental Office
    • Information Privacy at the Dentist’s
    • ODA Mediations Program
    • Care You Can Trust
  • Oral Health Basics
    • Dental Procedures
    • Care & Disease Prevention
    • Oral Conditions & Diseases
    • Oral Health Risk Factors
    • Dental Emergencies
  • Member Resources
    • Member Discount Program
    • Advocacy
    • Continuing Education
    • Managing Your Practice
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