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Dental Health

Good dental health means more than having a healthy smile. A healthy mouth is part of a healthy body. If you take care of your teeth and gums and see your dentist regularly, you can have your natural teeth for a lifetime.

Plaque
Periodontal (Gum) Disease
Diabetes and Dental Health
Additional Resources

Health information in this article was obtained from the following sources: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse and National Institutes of Dental and Craniofacial Research.

Published in May 2006. Last updated April 2007. HIP reviews this article, as all articles in MyHealth, on a quarterly basis.