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Dental Care: Brushing and Flossing Your Teeth
For more information about brushing, flossing, and the care of your teeth, talk to your dentist and dental hygienist.
If you would like to learn more about oral health care and prevention of oral disease, the following organization can provide information:
Organization
| American Dental Association | |
| 211 East Chicago Avenue | |
| Chicago, IL 60611-2678 | |
| Phone: | (312) 440-2500 |
| Web Address: | www.ada.org |
The American Dental Association (ADA), the professional membership organization of practicing dentists, provides information about oral health care for children and adults. The ADA can also help you find a dentist in your area. | |
| By: | Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: April 18, 2011 |
| Medical Review: | E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine Arden Christen, DDS, MSD, MA, FACD - Dentistry | |
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