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ADHA - Kid's Stuff
Gives children valuable oral health information, answers to common questions about their teeth, and some fun online games by The American Dental Hygienists' Association.
http://www.adha.org/kidstuff/
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American Dental Association Animations
Teaches about primary teeth and permanent teeth, brushing, flossing, periodontal disease and root canal treatment. [Requires free Flash download.]
http://www.ada.org/public/games/animation/index.asp
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Animated-Teeth.com
Information about electric toothbrushes, bad breath, cosmetic dentistry, teeth whitening, cold sores, canker sores, root canal treatment, wisdom teeth, and crowns.
http://www.animated-teeth.com/
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Colgate Kids World
Play online games, puzzles, and other activities that teach about keeping teeth healthy.
http://www.colgate.com/app/Kids-World/US/HomePage.cvsp
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Games & Puzzles
Play match-a-tooth, take a dental space trip, try a game show, connect the dots, or search for words. From the American Dental Association. [Require free Flash or Adobe downloads.]
http://www.ada.org/public/games/games.asp
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Healthy Teeth
Learn about cavities, protecting teeth, getting braces, not smoking, and what happens at the dentist. Try some experiments and take a quiz.
http://www.healthyteeth.org/
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How Gum Disease Works
Information about what it is, how it happens, who is at risk, other health problems it causes, treatment, and prevention.
http://www.dentalcomfortzone.com/archive/HowGumDiseaseWorks.html
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KidsHealth: How Does Fluoride Work?
Explains what it is, how it works on teeth, and where to get it.
http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/talk/qa/fluoride.html
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KidsHealth: Taking Care of Your Teeth
Tells why healthy teeth are important, different things people have used to clean them, and how to brush and floss.
http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/body/teeth.html
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KidsHealth: What's a Cavity?
Learn what causes tooth decay, what the dentist does, and how to take care of teeth.
http://kidshealth.org/kid/health_problems/teeth/cavity.html
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SmileKids
Learn about healthy teeth, get tips for brushing and flossing, play games, do puzzles, and color pages.
http://smilekids.deltadentalca.org/
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Snack Smart for Healthy Teeth
Learn what is bad about some snacks, how sugars attack teeth, and ways to snack smart. Includes a list of good foods and snack reminders.
http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/HealthInformation/DiseasesAndConditions/ChildrensOralHealth/SnackSmart/
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Supertooth
A collection of projects and experiments for home and school, showing the effects of plaque on tooth enamel and how decay develops.
http://supertooth.ndk.biz/
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TeensHealth: Canker Sores
Article discusses what they are, what causes them, if they are contagious, and how they are treated.
http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/mouth/canker.html
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TeensHealth: Gum Disease
Explains what it is, who can get it, why braces can be a problem, how it's treated, and tips for prevention.
http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/mouth/gum_disease.html
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TeensHealth: Mouth and Teeth
Lists the parts of the mouth, how they develop, what they do, and what can go wrong.
http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/your_body/body_basics/mouth_teeth.html
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TeensHealth: What Causes Bad Breath?
Article explains the truth about halitosis and gives answers to common myths.
http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/your_body/take_care/halitosis.html
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Teeth and Teeth Care
Find out what they do, what they are made of, and how they decay. Child and Youth Health gives tips for keeping toothbrushes clean, having a healthy mouth, and tooth-friendly foods and drinks.
http://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/HealthTopicDetails.aspx?p=243&np=292&id=2173
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Visit the Dentist With Marty
Listen or read along as Marty takes a trip to the dentist and learns how to protect his teeth. [Requires free Flash download.]
http://www.ada.org/public/games/story.asp
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