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Oral Health Resources

The Massachusetts Dental Society (MDS) is dedicated to educating the public about the importance of oral health and the connection between a healthy mouth and overall well-being. These resources are produced by the MDS and the American Dental Association and are easily downloadable to share with friends and family.

Baby Oral Health Brochure

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Baby Oral Health Brochure
Baby chewing teething ring

The Mouths of Babes brochure educates new parents on early oral health care for newborns and toddlers. The piece discusses brushing and flossing, first dental visits, baby bottle tooth decay, teething, thumb sucking, and pacifier use. 

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Flossing Brochure

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Flossing Brochure
The Dental-FLOSSophy brochure teaches children and parents about the importance of daily flossing. Learn the steps of flossing and why it's essential to start at an early age. 

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Fluoride Brochure

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Fluoride Brochure
Fluoride water fountain

The Fluoride: What Is Fluoride? brochure discusses the importance of fluoride to oral health. It educates patients about the safety of fluoride, community water fluoridation, systemic and topical fluoride, and other methods used to avoid cavities.

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Mouth Sores Brochure

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Mouth Sores Brochure

The A Pain in the Mouth brochure educates the public about oral diseases such as canker sores, oral herpes, meth mouth, and oral cancer. The booklet outlines how to treat oral lesions and what to do to prevent them.

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Mouthguards Brochure

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Mouthguards Brochure

The Grin and Wear It brochure discusses the importance of wearing a mouthguard during contact sports, the types of mouthguards available, and how to care for and handle your mouthguard.

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Oral Piercings Brochure

Oral Piercings Brochure
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Oral Piercings Brochure
Oral Piercings CTA

The All That Glitters Is Not Golden to Your Oral Health brochure educates young adults and parents about the risks of oral piercings and the best ways to prevent infection and oral injuries from them.

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