ADA PatientSmart Patient Education Center
Visit the American Dental Association PatientSmart Patient Education Center for [...]
Tooth decay
Tooth decay is a disease that damages and breaks down [...]
Sip and snack all day? Risk decay.
Certain eating patterns and food choices can lead to tooth [...]
Temporomandibular disorders (TMD)
A temporomandibular disorder is a condition, not a specific disease. [...]
Cracked tooth
A tooth that is cracked can be painful. It also [...]
Tooth extraction
Sometimes, teeth need to be removed because of decay, disease, [...]
Dentures
If you have lost some or all of your natural [...]
Bridges
A bridge is a replacement tooth or teeth that fill [...]
Crowns
A crown is a cover or "cap" your dentist can [...]
Root canals
Endodontists are dentists who specialize in treating diseases of, or [...]
Dental implants
Dental implants replace natural missing teeth. When teeth are lost [...]
Tooth replacement options
If you're missing one or more teeth, you may be [...]
Dental veneers
If you want to improve your smile, dental veneers are [...]
Smile makeover
You can say so much with a smile. So don't [...]
Healthy mouth, healthy body
Your oral health is connected to your overall health. In [...]
Treating periodontal disease
Treating gum disease will depend on several factors, including your [...]
Preventing periodontal disease
Periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, is an infection [...]
Your child’s teeth from ages 6 to 12
With good oral care at home and regular dental visits, [...]
Early childhood caries
Tooth decay damages and breaks down teeth. When your child [...]
Your child’s teeth from birth to age 5
Children learn healthy habits from their parents and caregivers. You [...]
Taking care of your teeth and gums
Good oral care is part of a healthy lifestyle. It's [...]
Toddler Teeth-Grinding: Is This Normal?
Features Dr. Samer Hakimeh from the Kaiser Permanente Grand Avenue [...]
Gum disease and heart disease: The surprising link
Features Dr. Jay Wylam from the Kaiser Permanente Aloha Dental Office. View [...]
Do I Really Need to Floss?
Features Dr. Edariz Castilla from the Kaiser Permanente North Lancaster [...]
What Does Fluoride Do Anyway?
Features Dr. Katherine Lane from the Kaiser Permanente Skyline Dental [...]
Why Some People Get More Cavities Than Others
Features Dr. Katherine Lane from the Kaiser Permanente Skyline Dental [...]
Keeping Ahead of Cancer
Sometimes timing really is everything. That was the case for [...]