Oral Health and Wellness

A healthy mouth is more than just a nice smile. It helps you to eat, drink, talk and smile. And since oral health and overall health are connected, having a healthy smile can help keep the rest of your body healthy, too.

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Eating Disorders

More than 10 million Americans suffer from eating disorders, and your dentist is at the frontline of spotting them and their effects on oral health.

School-Ready Smiles

Your child’s oral health plays a key role in school success, making those regular dental appointments more important than ever.

Maintain Your Smile

Oral health needs change as we age. Fighting cavities into adulthood includes continued good oral health routines and regular trips to the dentist.

Baby Bottle Decay

Baby teeth may be temporary, but prolonged exposure to sugary drinks can put infants at risk of baby bottle decay.

Fresh Breath

Bad breath can be embarrassing, but small changes to your oral health routine and lifestyle can solve this sour problem.

Special Health Care Needs

Children with special health care needs often have severe dental problems, but with a team effort, families can overcome obstacles for better oral health.

Videos: Drool is Cool

Oral health is important at every age. Learn about fluoridated water, oral cancer and oral health tips as we age with the Drool is Cool video series.

Be Smile Smart

Your smile is the first thing others notice about you. Keep it healthy by making wise choices.

When I Grow Up...

What do you want to be when you grow up? How about a dentist? Or an orthodontist? Learn more about these and other jobs that help take care of teeth.

Pregnancy and Oral Health

Expectant mothers have a lot on their minds during pregnancy, but oral health care and dental visits should be a priority.