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Take Care of Your Teeth and Gums: Quick Guide to Healthy Living

Teeth are meant to last a lifetime. Taking good care of your teeth now can help prevent problems as you grow older.... Details >

National Health Information Center, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Find a Periodontist  External Link

Use this search engine to locate a periodontist (a dentist specializing in gum diseases). Your search option may be confined to zip code only or may be expanded to include city, province, state, or t... Details >

American Academy of Periodontology  External Link

Periodontal (Gum) Disease: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

Periodontal diseases range from simple gum inflammation to serious disease that results in major damage to the soft tissue and bone that support the teeth. In the worst cases, teeth are lost. ... Details >

National Oral Health Information Clearinghouse

Taking Care of Your Teeth and Mouth

Also available in: Spanish 

This fact sheet illustrates the proper method for cleaning the teeth and gums. Resources for finding low cost dental care are provided as well.... Details >

National Institute on Aging Information Center