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MEDICAL CONDITIONS & ORAL HEALTH

Photo © Stockbyte/Getty ImagesCan medications have an effect on my oral health?

Yes, medications can cause side effects in the mouth - dry mouth being the most common. Be sure to tell your dentist about any medications that you're taking,...

Photo © image100/CorbisWhat is dry mouth?

Dry mouth means you don't have enough saliva, or spit, to keep your mouth moist. Everyone has a dry mouth once in a while, especially if you're nervous, upset or under stress…

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CHECK-UPS & DENTAL PROCEDURES

Photo © Wide Group/Stone/Getty ImagesFinding a dentist

A good place to start is by asking for a referral from people you trust - your friends, family, acquaintances, work associates, pharmacist or family doctor…

© Kim Steele/Photodisc/Getty ImagesWhat’s new in dentistry?

If for some reason you have not been to the dentist during the past five years, you would be very surprised to see how far dental care has advanced in such a short period of time.

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ORTHODONTICS

Photo © Anderson Ross/Digital Vision/Getty ImagesWhat is orthodontics?

Orthodontics is the branch of dentistry that corrects teeth and jaws that are positioned improperly. Crooked teeth and teeth that do not fit together correctly are harder to keep clean, are at risk of being lost early due to tooth decay...

Photo © Jon Feingersh/Blend Images/Getty ImagesFun braces and alternatives to braces

Everyone wants to have great-looking teeth, but sometimes we need a little help to get the kind of straight, beautiful teeth that give us confidence and a winning smile. Still, no one should be shy about wearing braces.

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FOR THE PROFESSIONAL

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Information on the latest dental products and latest clinical studies for dental professionals and students from Colgate Professional.