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"A dental crown is a tooth-shaped "cap" that is placed over a tooth -- to cover the tooth to restore its shape and size, strength, and improve its appearance."

"Even if you didn't need braces as a kid or teenager, it's possible that over the years, you've developed crooked teeth. Your teeth can shift as you age, due to poor oral care habits or lost teeth. As a result, you might feel embarrassed to smile with your mouth open. To further complicate matters, the less straight your teeth are, the more likely you might be to have trouble with oral hygiene."

"Dry mouth, also called xerostomia, occurs when there is insufficient saliva in the mouth. If you have trouble chewing or swallowing, or if you wake up with a sticky, dry feeling in your mouth, you could have dry mouth."

"Flossing can be difficult, especially for young children and older adults with arthritis. Rather than give up, look for tools that can help you floss your teeth. Ready-to-use dental flossers from the drugstore can make a difference."

"Although brushing is the focal point of your child's daily dental routine, flossing is just as important. Flossing helps to remove the food particles and plaque that build up between the teeth and gumline that a toothbrush typically can't reach."

"If you are suffering from both a headache and a toothache, it's natural to wonder if the two symptoms are related. Perhaps your toothache is triggering your headache, or perhaps the combination of your headache and toothache indicates an underlying health problem like a sinus infection or temporomandibular joint dysfunction."

"Your mouth is more than just a pretty smile. It's also a gateway to your overall health. Keeping that gateway clean may keep you healthier longer -- and looking younger."

"A sinus infection, or sinusitis, occurs when viruses or bacteria infect the sinus linings. The results can be uncomfortable symptoms, including facial pain and pressure, runny nose, headache, and, sometimes, tooth pain."

"If you’re trying to score top marks at your next dental appointment, in addition to your brushing and flossing regimen, the food you put in your mouth plays a crucial role in overall oral health."

"Preventive dentistry is the practice of caring for your teeth to keep them healthy. This helps to avoid cavities, gum disease, enamel wear, and more."

"Original Medicare does not cover routine dental care or oral surgery for the general health of the teeth. However, Medicare may approve coverage for oral surgery in special cases."

"There’s a very common sequence of events before your dental check-up. Chances are that you were told at your last appointment that you should brush and floss better. If this describes your last visit, don't worryyou are not alone."

Unlike most bottled waters, tap water from public systems usually contains fluoride, a key mineral that can help strengthen the enamel in your teeth. In fact, putting fluoride in the community water supply is the single most effective public health measure to prevent dental decay, according to the ADA. Plus, drinking water can help rinse away the cavity-causing bacteria from food that might be lingering on your teeth, Dr. Harms says.