Fact Sheets

Dental Emergency — Find tips on what to do when a dental emergency occurs.

Oral Health and Pregnancy — Check out how the health of your mouth may affect you and your baby during pregnancy.

Oral Health for Infants, Children, and Adolescents — Read about the proper techniques to care for your children's teeth.

The Facts on Periodontal Disease — Find out more information on what periodontal disease is.

Thumb, Finger, and Pacifier Habits — Read tips on how to deal with these common habits of young children while maintaining their oral health.

Tooth Decay — Find out what tooth decay really is and how to prevent it.

Tooth Eruption — Read what to expect when children get baby teeth and permanent teeth.

Water Fluoridation — Check out important facts on why community water fluoridation is important in fighting tooth decay.