Oral Health & Wellness

Healthy Mouth, Healthy Body

Welcome to Delta Dental of Tennessee’s Oral Health Resource Center. Here you will find all types of oral health and wellness tips and information. It is amazing how much oral health affects your whole body health. Did you know that stroke, heart disease and low birth-weight can all be tied to gum disease? Learn more about this and other interesting topics to help keep you and your mouth healthy.

Protect your Fangs! Wear a mounth guard!

Oral Health Flyers

	Oral Health- Dental Emergencies
	Oral Health Beverage Choice
	Oral Health Disease Detectives
	Oral Health - Healthy Mouth
	Oral Health - Seniors
	Oral Health - Tongue Piercing
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Dental Specialties
Learn about the different recognized dental specialties in dentistry. Orthodontics, prosthodontics, endodontics, periodontics and more.

Tips and Advice
Protect your Fangs! Wear a Mouthguard!
Is it Allergies or Periodontal Problems?

Glossary of Dental Terms
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Health Care Reform
Delta Dental is active in the health care reform debate. Learn more about why oral health care needs to be considered in health care discussions at www.AdvanceOralHealth.com.

A sk your dentist about oral cancer screenings

Oral cancer is the sixth most common cancer, accounting for 40,000 newly diagnosed cancers each year and 9,000 deaths. Less than half of all oral cancer patients are cured, because the disease usually is diagnosed in its later stages. The most prevalent locations for oral cancer are the tongue, floor of the mouth and the soft palate. But oral cancer may also be found on the lips, cheeks or gums. Many dental offices perform an oral cancer examination during routine check-ups. Individuals can learn more online, including helpful tips and how to perform a self-examination.