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• May contain very strong or sexual language,
  strong explicit nudity, strong violence and gore,
  or strong drug content.

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Oral Health

• Does It REALLY Matter?

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American Dental Association

• As an ADA member, a dentist is part of a
  professional association whose mission is a
  commitment to the public's oral health, ethics,
  science and professional advancement leading a
  unified profession through initiatives in
  advocacy, education, research and the development
  of standards. Each ADA member dentist agrees to
  adhere to high ethical standards of conduct.
  These standards are embodied in the ADA
  Principles of Ethics and Code of Professional
  Conduct
• When selecting a whitener or any dental product,
  be sure to look for the ADA Seal of
  Acceptanceyour assurance that they have met ADA
  standards of safety and effectiveness.

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Water?

• For over five decades, the American Dental
  Association has continuously endorsed the
  fluoridation of community water supplies and the
  use of fluoride-containing products as safe and
  effective measures for preventing tooth decay.
• The majority of bottled waters on the market do
  not contain optimal levels (0.7-1.2 ppm) of
  fluoride.

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Bad Breath

• Bad breath can also be caused by dry mouth
  (xerostomia), which occurs when the flow of
  saliva decreases. Saliva is necessary to cleanse
  the mouth and remove particles that may cause
  odor. Dry mouth may be caused by various
  medications, salivary gland problems or
  continuously breathing through the mouth.
• Bad breath may be the sign of a medical disorder,
  such as a local infection in the respiratory
  tract, chronic sinusitis, postnasal drip, chronic
  bronchitis, diabetes, gastrointestinal
  disturbance, liver or kidney ailment.
• Mouthwashes are generally cosmetic and do not
  have a long-lasting effect on bad breath.
• Tobacco products cause bad breath.
• If you don't brush and floss daily, particles of
  food remain in the mouth, collecting bacteria,
  which can cause bad breath. Food that collects
  between the teeth, on the tongue and around the
  gums can rot, leaving an unpleasant odor.

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Periodontal (gum) Disease

• Periodontal (gum) disease is an infection of
  the tissues surrounding and supporting the teeth.
  It is a major cause of tooth loss in adults.
  Because periodontal (gum) disease is usually
  painless, however, you may not know you have it.
• The signs
• gums that bleed when you brush your teeth
• red, swollen or tender gums
• gums that have pulled away from the teeth
• bad breath that doesn't go away
• pus between your teeth and gums
• loose teeth
• a change in the way your teeth fit together when
  you bite
• a change in the fit of partial dentures

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Just say NO toPeriodontal (gum) Disease

• Brush your teeth well twice a day.
• This removes the film of bacteria from the
  teeth. Be sure to use a soft-bristled toothbrush
  that is in good condition. Toothpastes and mouth
  rinses containing fluoride strengthen the teeth
  and help prevent decay. Choose products that bear
  the American Dental Association Seal of
  Acceptance, your assurance that they have met the
  ADA's standards for safety and effectiveness. The
  ADA reviews all advertising claims for any
  product bearing the Seal. The Seal on a product
  is an assurance for consumers and dentists
  against misleading or untrue statements
  concerning a product's safety and effectiveness.
• Clean between your teeth every day.
• Cleaning between your teeth with floss or
  interdental cleaners removes bacteria and food
  particles from between the teeth, where a
  toothbrush can't reach. Early periodontal (gum)
  disease can often be reversed by daily brushing
  and flossing. If you use interdental cleaners,
  ask your dentist how to use them properly, to
  avoid injuring your gums.
• Eat a balanced diet.
• Choose a variety of foods from the basic
  food groups, such as breads, cereals and other
  grain products fruits vegetables meat, poultry
  and fish and dairy products, such as milk,
  cheese and yogurt. Limit between-meal snacks.
• Visit your dentist regularly.
• It is important to have regular dental
  checkups, and professional cleaning is essential
  to prevent periodontal diseases.

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Tooth Decay

• Tooth decay is a destruction of the tooth enamel.
  It occurs when foods containing carbohydrates
  (sugars and starches) such as milk, pop, raisins,
  cakes or candy are frequently left on the teeth.
  Bacteria that live in the mouth thrive on these
  foods, producing acids as a result. Over a period
  of time, these acids destroy tooth enamel,
  resulting in tooth decay.
• Recession of the gums away from the teeth,
  combined with an increased incidence of
  periodontal (gum) disease, can expose tooth roots
  to plaque. Tooth roots are covered with cementum,
  a softer tissue than enamel. They are susceptible
  to decay and are more sensitive to touch and to
  hot and cold. The majority of people over age 50
  have tooth-root decay.

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Methamphetamine Use (Meth Mouth)

• According to the 2003 National Survey on
  Drug Use and Health, 12.3 million Americans age
  12 and older had tried methamphetamine at least
  once in their lifetimes (5.2 percent of the
  population), with the majority of past-year users
  between 18 and 34 years of age. Significant
  decreases in the past year use were seen among
  12- to 17-year-olds.

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Oral Cancer

• Oral Cancer often starts as a tiny, unnoticed
  white or red spot or sore anywhere in the mouth.
• Oral Cancer most often occurs in those who use
  tobacco in any form.
• Alcohol use combined with smoking greatly
  increases risk.
• Prolonged exposure to the sun increases the risk
  of lip cancer.
• Other signs include
• A sore that bleeds easily or does not heal
• A color change of the oral tissues
• A lump, thickening, rough spot, crust or small
  eroded area
• Pain, tenderness, or numbness anywhere in the
  mouth or on the lips
• Difficulty chewing, swallowing, speaking or
  moving the jaw or tongue.
• A change in the way the teeth fit together

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The Cancerous Facts

• Oral cancer strikes an estimated 34,360 Americans
  each year.  An estimated 7,550 people (5,180 men
  and 2,370 women) will die of these cancers in
  2007.
• More than 25 of the 30,000 Americans who get
  oral cancer will die of the disease.
• On average, only half of those diagnosed with the
  disease will survive more than five years.
• African-Americans are especially vulnerable the
  incidence rate is 1/3 higher than whites and the
  mortality rate is almost twice as high.

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Smokeless Tobacco

• Do You Like Having Worn Out Gums?
• Enjoy the Chronic Bad Breath?
• Are You in the Market for Mouth Cancer?
• Do You Want the Mounting Dental Problems?
• Are You a Fan of Jaw Removal Surgery?

Spit It Out Dippin' Does You Dirty
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SPIT IT OUT

• Who uses spit tobacco? Spit tobacco was once
  associated with middle-aged and older men. Now,
  men ages 18 to 24 are the highest users. About 12
  million people in the U.S. use smokeless tobacco
  regularly 3 million of whom are under 21.1
• The nation's leading public health officials
  predict that if action is not taken to eliminate
  the use of spit tobacco today, we will see an
  epidemic of oral cancer in our lifetime.
• Dippers may be exposed to more cancer-causing
  chemicals than a one-pack-a-day cigarette smoker,
  based on the higher nicotine levels per serving
  in smokeless tobacco.
• Regardless of its form whether smokeless or
  cigarettes all tobacco contains nicotine, which
  is highly addictive.
• Nicotine continues to be absorbed in the
  bloodstream, even after the smokeless tobacco has
  been removed from the mouth.

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Which 1 do you want to be?

• Ugly Teeth
• Sexy Teeth

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• Healthy Teeth
• Happy Smile
• A Better You!