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.

D on't risk tooth loss! Prevent periodontal disease

Periodontal disease is an infection of the tissues that support your teeth. Brushing and flossing daily, along with a professional examination twice a year, will minimize your risk. Eating a balanced diet, especially foods rich in vitamin C, B12, folic acid and calcium, will help strengthen your gums and bones against breakdown. Also, limit the frequency of eating foods loaded with refined sugar (sucrose). Other risk factors such as smoking should be eliminated, and related dental problems such as crowded teeth, spaces and cavities should be restored.