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Share this resource to help people take care of their teeth and gums and prevent tooth decay (cavities).

People can prevent mouth problems like toothaches, cavities, and tooth loss by taking care of their teeth and gums. Share this resource to help older adults protect their oral health.

You may have seen or heard news stories suggesting that you can forget about flossing, since scientists lack solid evidence that you’ll benefit from cleaning between your teeth with a sturdy string. But many dentists may beg to differ. They’ve seen the teeth and gums of people who floss regularly and those who haven’t. The differences can be striking...

CDC has created new tools and resources to help dental staff better follow infection prevention recommendations in the dental setting.

Drink fluoridated water if it is available where you live and use fluoride toothpaste. Since community water fluoridation began in 1945, each generation has enjoyed better oral health than the previous one.

Early childhood caries (ECC) — tooth decay among children younger than 6 years — is prevalent and consequential, affecting nearly half of US 5-year-olds, despite being highly preventable. Various interventions have been explored to limit caries activity leading to cavities, but little is known about the long-term effects and costs of these interventions.