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| This section provides information on oral health topics for kids and adults and general oral hygiene. |
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Guidelines for parents & caregivers The WDA offers the following facts and guidelines to educate new and seasoned parents and caregivers about dental care for children. Teeth whitening Teeth whitening is a booming, billion-dollar industry and whitening kiosks are popping up in malls across the country. But would you trust someone who’s not a licensed dentist to perform this procedure in your mouth? Antibiotic guidelines Information for dental patients. The American Heart Association states most people do not need preventive antibiotics. Only patients with a high risk of negative outcomes from infective endocarditis should receive this type of short-term preventive antibiotic prior to dental treatments. The dangers of spit tobacco Chew, dip, pinch or snuff - no matter what you call it, smokeless tobacco is bad news. The whole look of using smokeless tobacco is bad - from the bulge in the cheek to those brown stained teeth. Oral piercing: Not as safe as you think Piercing may seem daring, cool and totally safe, because some celebrities use it to flaunt their particular style or attitude. But piercing the tongue, lips, cheeks or uvula (the tiny tissue that hangs at the back of the throat) is not as safe as some would have you believe. |
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Articles & Information Find information on oral health topics affecting you, including articles on how to choose a dentist, periodontal disease, how to be a wise dental consumer and more. Dental Care for Adults Click on these links for information on oral health issues for adults. Kids' Corner Kids, parents and teachers - this section is for you! Click on these links for information on oral health and hygiene for kids, activities, games and crafts. |
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