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  • Keep Your Kids Cavity-Free
  • Keep Kids' Tooth Decay at Bay
  • Dental Care: A Lesson Best Learned Early in Life


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    Diagnosis and Management of Dental Caries Throughout Life: NIH Consensus Statement
    This consensus statement covers the methods for detecting dental caries, indications for the risk of cavities, and prevention, research, and treatment activities in relation to dental caries.... Details >
    National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
    Seal Out Tooth Decay
    Also available in: Spanish
    This brochure presents a general overview of dental sealants and how applying dental sealants to a child's permanent molars can prevent tooth decay. ... Details >
    National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Institutes of Health
    Snack Smart for Healthy Teeth
    Also available in: Spanish
    The foods listed in this leaflet have not all been tested for their decay-causing potential. However, these foods are less likely to promote tooth decay than are some of the heavily sugared foods chil... Details >
    National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Institutes of Health
    Taking Care of Your Teeth
    Kids learn why taking care of their teeth is important to having good health for a lifetime. Check out all the links for all information related to brushing and flossing.... Details >
    Nemours Foundation
    Taking Care of Your Teeth and Mouth
    Also available in: Spanish
    No matter what your age, you need to take care of your teeth and mouth. When your mouth is healthy, you can easily eat the foods you need for good nutrition. Smiling, talking, and laughing with others... Details >
    National Institute on Aging, National Institutes of Health
    What's a Cavity?
    Explains to kids what a cavity is, how you get cavities and how to prevent cavities by having good dental hygiene.... Details >
    Nemours Foundation
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    National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Institutes of Health
    American Dental Association
    Division of Oral Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
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    Database Updated: Thursday, November 18, 2004