Brushing and flossing your teeth every day is the best way to remove tooth-decaying plaque and calculus. While brushing does a good job of removing plaque from the surfaces of the teeth, flossing removes plaque from between the teeth were the toothbrush can't reach.

The ADA believes that good oral health and sound nutrition go hand-in-hand. That's why a large number of America 's dentists are concerned with the excessive quantities of sugared sodas, sweetened fruit drinks and non-nutritious snack foods many of their patients are consuming.

Often, a change in your dental health can signify a problem elsewhere in your body. Regular dental exams not only allow a dentist to keep your mouth healthy, but may also help detect diseases or conditions before they are too advanced.