Preface Pt. 1: Taking care of your mouth and teeth Ch. 1: Steps to dental health Ch. 2: Anatomy of the mouth Ch. 3: Taking care of your teeth: Ch. 4: Removing dental plaque improves your oral health: Ch. 5: Nutrition Impacts oral Health: Ch. 6: Fluoride prevents tooth decay: Ch. 7: Oral injuries: Ch. 8: Caring for oral piercings Ch. 9: Traveler's guide to safe dental care Pt. 2: Visiting your dentist's office: Ch. 10: Routine dental visits: Ch. 11: Dental caries (cavities) in adults Ch. 12: Dental imaging: Ch. 13: Tooth pain: Ch. 14: Medications used in dentistry Ch. 15: Sedation techniques used by dentists Ch. 16: Alternatives to dental drills:
Ch. 17: Dental fillings Ch. 18: Rebuilding and reshaping teeth: Ch. 19: Having a tooth pulled: Ch. 20: Dentures: Pt. 3: Dental care for Infants and children: Ch. 21: Oral health for infants: Ch. 22: Routine care for children's teeth: 23: Fluoride consumption during tooth development Ch. 24: Preventing tooth decay in children six years and younger: Ch. 25: Preventing tooth decay in school-age children: Ch. 26: Dental caries (cavities) in children Ch. 27: Preventing sports-related orofacial injuires Ch. 28: Childhood bruxism (teeth grinding or clenching) Ch. 29: Oral conditions in children with other special needs)
Pt. 4: Orthodontic, endodontic, periodontic, and orofacial procedures: Ch. 30: Orthodontia: Ch. 31: Endodontic conditions and treatment: Ch. 32: Periodontal (gum) disease: Ch. 33: Dental implants: Ch. 34: Facial trauma Ch. 35: Corrective jaw surgery Pt. 5: Oral diseases and disorders: Ch. 36: Bad breath (halitosis) Ch. 37: Burning mouth syndrome Ch. 38: Cleft palate: Ch. 39: Dentinogenesis imperfecta Ch. 40: Dry mouth disorders: Ch. 41: Jaw problems: Ch. 42: Mouth sores: Ch. 43: Oral allergy syndrome Ch. 44: Oral cancer Ch. 45: Taste disorders Ch. 46: Thrush Ch. 47: Tongue disorders Pt. 6: Health conditions that affect oral health: Ch. 48: Cancer treatment oral complications Ch. 49: Celiac disease and dental enamel defects Ch. 50: Diabetes and oral health Ch. 51: Disabilities and oral care Ch. 52: Eating disorders and oral health Ch. 53: Growth hormone deficiency causes dental problems Ch. 54: Heart disease patients, anticoagulants, and dental care Ch. 55: Immune system disorders and oral health
Ch. 56: Marfan syndrome and dental problems
Ch. 57: Meth (methamphetamine) mouth
Ch. 58: Organ transplantation may affect your mouth
Ch. 59: Osteoporosis affects bones and teeth
Ch. 60: Periodontal disease associated with chronic diseases
Ch. 61: Pregnancy and oral health
Ch. 62: Tobacco use associated oral changes
Pt. 7: Finding and financing oral health In the United States:
Ch. 63: Access to oral health care
Ch. 64: Expenditures and financing of oral health care
Ch. 65: Head start promotes oral health services
Ch. 66: Fluoride and sealants at school-based services
Ch. 67: Finding low-cost dental care
Pt. 8: Additional help and Information:
Ch. 68: Glossary of dental care and oral health terms
Ch. 69: Directory of local dental schools
Ch. 70: Directory of additional dental care and oral health resources
