A Healthy Diet Keeps
Your Mouth Healthy
You often hear that eating a well-balanced diet
reduces your risk of things like heart disease and
diabetes. But, eating a healthy diet is also good
for helping you avoid cavities. For teeth to be
healthy, they need vitamins, protein, calcium and
phosphorous — and you can get all of these from
a healthy diet.with
What is a healthy diet?
A healthy diet includes the right amounts
and variety of •
whole fruits and vegetables •
whole grains like brown rice and oatmeal •
proteins like meats, beans, eggs, poultry
and fish •
calcium-rich foods like Greek yogurt,
cheese and milk
In addition, a healthy diet is low in added sugar,
trans fats and saturated fats. MyPlate (Figure 2)
shows the five food groups that are the building
blocks of a healthy diet.
Natural Sugars and
Whole Foods
Many foods and drinks — like apples, oranges, bananas, carrots and milk — naturally contain sugars
and also have vitamins, minerals and nutrients that your body needs to be healthy. To lower your risk of
cavities, avoid — like candy and cookies — that contain a lot of sugar but few other nutrients.
A lot of sugar can slip by in the things you drink. Take a look at how much added sugar there is in popular
beverages like fruit drinks and sodas (Figure 3).
Lower Your Risk of Erosion
and Cavities
•
Avoid sugary drinks when possible.
Many sports and energy drinks as well as
sodas and sweetened teas have a lot of acid
and sugar. Even fruit juices that are “100%
juice” can be acidic and high in sugar. •
Limit snacks between meals. Choose
foods that are low in acid and sugar, like
an apple or handful of almonds. Try to
follow up with a glass of water. This can
help rinse bits of food from your mouth,
but it does not replace brushing and
flossing regularly. •
If you have sugary foods and drinks,
have them with meals. Saliva increases
during meals, which helps weaken acid
and rinse bits of food from your mouth. •
Chew sugarless gum that has the
ADA Seal of Acceptance. Chewing
gum after meals increases saliva and
can help reduce cavities. •
Drink water. Drinking tap water with
fluoride (FLOOR-eyed) can help prevent
cavities. •
See your dentist regularly. And, brush
your teeth with fluoride toothpaste
twice a day.
Look for oral health products
that display the ADA Seal of
Acceptance. The ADA Seal is your
sign that these products are tested
and proven to be safe and effective
in keeping your mouth healthy.
Figure 2. MyPlate
Figure 3. How much sugar are you drinking?
Regular Soda &Energy Drinks
Fruit-Flavored Drinks
Fruit &Vegetable Juice Drinks*
Sweetened Dairy
Ready to Drink Coffees &Teas
Sports Drinks
Flavored Waters
*Excludes 100% fruit and vegetable juices and juice concentrates, because all products contain 0 g added sugars, following FDA regulations.
Source: Developed based on data from Ng SW, Ostrowski JD, Kuo-ping L. 2017. Trends in added sugars from packaged beverages
available and purchased by US households, 2007–2012. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 106(1):179-88.
1 2 3 4 5 6
Sugar (tsp.) /8 fl. oz.
6 tsp.
4 ¾ tsp.
4 ¼ tsp.
3 ½ tsp.
3 tsp.
2 ¾ tsp.
¾ tsp.
Drink water. Drinking tap water with fluoride (FLOOR-eyed)
can help prevent cavities.
Oropharynx
Lips
Tongue
Soft palate
Tonsils
Back one-third
of the tongue
Back of throat
HPV Vaccine Safety
• The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
and the CDC monitor and report harmful
side effects related to HPV vaccines.
To date, most side effects reported are
mild and similar to other vaccines.toothpaste.
• The CDC reports that the vaccine is safe,
with more than 100 million doses given
in the United States since 2006.
• The American Dental Association (ADA)
and American Academy of Pediatric
Dentistry (AAPD) encourage dentists
to support and recommend the use of
the HPV vaccine.
The HPV vaccine was first offered to girls in 2006,
and since that time, there has been a significant
drop in HPV infections among teenage girls. Now
offered to both boys and girls, experts say the
HPV vaccine could prevent nearly 90 percent of
HPV-related cancers in the United States.
HPV-related cancers develop years after a person
is infected with the virus. Getting the vaccination
as young as recommended is the best way to
protect against the virus. The HPV vaccination can
help protect older children and some adults, though
an additional dose might be needed (Table).
The CDC recommends that
• Children aged 11–12 years, who do not have
health conditions that make it difficult to fight
infections, should get two doses of the vaccine.
• Males and females aged 15–26 years, who
have not been vaccinated, should get three
doses of the vaccine.
• Individuals aged 9–26 years, who have a
health condition that makes it difficult to fight
infections, should get three doses of the vaccine.energy
Infection with the human papillomavirus
(HPV) is very common. It is estimated that
more than 8 out of 10 adults have been
infected with HPV by the time they are 45
years old. Most of the time, HPV infections
clear up without causing any problems.
But, sometimes the virus stays in the body
and may cause cancer later in life.
HPV vaccination is the best way to prevent
HPV infections. The HPV vaccine helps
protect against infection from a virus
that may lead to cancer.
Oropharyngeal Cancer and HPV
HPV is a leading cause of oropharyngeal
(or-oh-FARE-in-jee-al) cancer. Oropharyngeal
cancer is a type of head and neck cancer that
develops near the back of the mouth and throat
(Figure), in places like the
• back or base of the tongue • soft part of the roof of the mouth (soft palate)
• tonsils
Table. When to Get the HPV Vaccine
Who Should Get It #of
Doses When It Should Be Given
Children aged 11–12 years, who do not have health
conditions that make it difficult to fight infections* 2 Second dose: 6–12 months after the first
Males and females aged 15–26 years, who have not
been vaccinated† 3 Second dose: 1–2 months after the first
Third dose: 6 months after the first
Children or young adults with lowered immunity
aged 9–26 years†‡ 3 Second dose: 1–2 months after the first
Third dose: 6 months after the first
*The routine recommendation is for children 11–12, but the two-dose vaccine can be started in children aged 9–14 years.
† People aged 27–45 years, who have not been vaccinated, should talk to their physician about whether it’s right for them.
‡ Talk to your physician about conditions that fit into this category.
Source: CDC. 2020. Recommended Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule for ages 18 years or younger, United States, 2020. https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/hcp/imz/child-
adolescent.html CDC. 2020. Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule for ages 19 years or older, United States, 2020. https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/hcp/imz/adult.html.Dental
HPV Vaccine
Experts say the HPV vaccine could prevent
nearly 90 percent of HPV-related cancers
in the United States.
Source: normaals/iStock/Getty Images.
B E S T S E L L E R
Sip and Snack All Day? Risk Decay!
This brochure is a primer on how what you eat and drink affects your teeth.
• Explains how frequent consumption of sugary and sticky foods
and drinks cause acid attacks that can damage teeth
• Gives pointers on reducing the risk of tooth decay
• Features two easy-to-understand infographics that show
the acid levels and sugar content in popular drinks
LANGUAGES AVAILABLE
W292 English, 8 panels, 50 per pack
W297 Spanish
P E R S O N A L I Z E I T !DAB031
?Are you drinking soda or sweetened
coffee or tea all day?
?Do you dip into the candy dish
often as a pick-me-up?
?Do you skip meals and instead drink
smoothies or grab some pretzels
to get through the day?
?Are sports or drinks a
staple after a workout?
If you answered yes to any of these
questions, you may be damaging your
teeth. This brochure will tell you why
and what you can do to keep your
mouth healthy.
W292
To order additional copies,
call 800.947.4746
or visit ADAcatalog.org
©2019 American Association
All rights reserved.
ADA Healthy Smile Tips
•
Brush your teeth a a fluoride
•
Clean between your teeth daily.
• Eat a healthy diet that limits sugary
beverages and snacks.
• See your dentist regularly for prevention
and treatment of oral disease.
For more information about
taking care of your and
teeth, visit MouthHealthy.org,
the ADA’s website just patients.
In this brochure:
• Health
Sip and Snack All Day?
Risk Decay!foods
Cover Image: a_namenko/iStock/Getty Images Plus.
Educate your patients about the
connection between oral and
overall health.
Get the Facts about Mouth
and Throat Cancer
Raise your patients’ awareness of the
risk of mouth and throat cancer, and what
signs and symptoms to watch for.
• Features four new clinical images
of oral cancers
• Gives tips for lowering the risk of
developing mouth and throat cancers
• Emphasizes that early detection is
key, reinforcing the need for regular
dental appointments
W151 6 panels, 50 per pack
P E R S O N A L I Z E I T !DAB072
Oral Health and the HPV Vaccine
Experts say the HPV vaccine could prevent nearly 90 percent of HPV-related
cancers in the United States. Help put patients at ease about the safety of the
HPV vaccine. This brochure:
• Educates patients on the risk factors associated with HPV
• Relays that the CDC, ADA and AAPD recommend the HPV vaccine
• Includes the most up-to-date information about who should get the vaccine
and at what age
W15320 6 panels, 50 per pack
4-8 PANEL STANDARD BROCHURES
PACKS MEMBER RETAIL
1 $32.00 $47.00
2–9 $27.50 $40.25
10+ $24.50 $35.75
4-8 PANEL PERSONALIZED BROCHURES
QTY MEMBER RETAIL
150 $90.00 $135.00
400 $216.00 $324.00
800 $408.00 $616.00
Brochure pricing
N E W
Pain Management for
Dental Patients
This brochure follows pain management
guidelines from the ADA.
• Clarifies how most dental surgery pain can
be managed with over-the-counter (OTC)
medications instead of opioid prescription
medications.
• Helps you explain to patients that pain and
discomfort caused by dental procedures
such as tooth replacements, wisdom tooth
removal and scaling and root planing do not
require prescription strength pain relief.
• Encourages dentists and patients to have
a conversation about how to best manage
pain in the 2–3 days after a procedure.
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Your Mouth Healthy
You often hear that eating a well-balanced diet
reduces your risk of things like heart disease and
diabetes. But, eating a healthy diet is also good
for helping you avoid cavities. For teeth to be
healthy, they need vitamins, protein, calcium and
phosphorous — and you can get all of these from
a healthy diet.with
What is a healthy diet?
A healthy diet includes the right amounts
and variety of •
whole fruits and vegetables •
whole grains like brown rice and oatmeal •
proteins like meats, beans, eggs, poultry
and fish •
calcium-rich foods like Greek yogurt,
cheese and milk
In addition, a healthy diet is low in added sugar,
trans fats and saturated fats. MyPlate (Figure 2)
shows the five food groups that are the building
blocks of a healthy diet.
Natural Sugars and
Whole Foods
Many foods and drinks — like apples, oranges, bananas, carrots and milk — naturally contain sugars
and also have vitamins, minerals and nutrients that your body needs to be healthy. To lower your risk of
cavities, avoid — like candy and cookies — that contain a lot of sugar but few other nutrients.
A lot of sugar can slip by in the things you drink. Take a look at how much added sugar there is in popular
beverages like fruit drinks and sodas (Figure 3).
Lower Your Risk of Erosion
and Cavities
•
Avoid sugary drinks when possible.
Many sports and energy drinks as well as
sodas and sweetened teas have a lot of acid
and sugar. Even fruit juices that are “100%
juice” can be acidic and high in sugar. •
Limit snacks between meals. Choose
foods that are low in acid and sugar, like
an apple or handful of almonds. Try to
follow up with a glass of water. This can
help rinse bits of food from your mouth,
but it does not replace brushing and
flossing regularly. •
If you have sugary foods and drinks,
have them with meals. Saliva increases
during meals, which helps weaken acid
and rinse bits of food from your mouth. •
Chew sugarless gum that has the
ADA Seal of Acceptance. Chewing
gum after meals increases saliva and
can help reduce cavities. •
Drink water. Drinking tap water with
fluoride (FLOOR-eyed) can help prevent
cavities. •
See your dentist regularly. And, brush
your teeth with fluoride toothpaste
twice a day.
Look for oral health products
that display the ADA Seal of
Acceptance. The ADA Seal is your
sign that these products are tested
and proven to be safe and effective
in keeping your mouth healthy.
Figure 2. MyPlate
Figure 3. How much sugar are you drinking?
Regular Soda &Energy Drinks
Fruit-Flavored Drinks
Fruit &Vegetable Juice Drinks*
Sweetened Dairy
Ready to Drink Coffees &Teas
Sports Drinks
Flavored Waters
*Excludes 100% fruit and vegetable juices and juice concentrates, because all products contain 0 g added sugars, following FDA regulations.
Source: Developed based on data from Ng SW, Ostrowski JD, Kuo-ping L. 2017. Trends in added sugars from packaged beverages
available and purchased by US households, 2007–2012. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 106(1):179-88.
1 2 3 4 5 6
Sugar (tsp.) /8 fl. oz.
6 tsp.
4 ¾ tsp.
4 ¼ tsp.
3 ½ tsp.
3 tsp.
2 ¾ tsp.
¾ tsp.
Drink water. Drinking tap water with fluoride (FLOOR-eyed)
can help prevent cavities.
Oropharynx
Lips
Tongue
Soft palate
Tonsils
Back one-third
of the tongue
Back of throat
HPV Vaccine Safety
• The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
and the CDC monitor and report harmful
side effects related to HPV vaccines.
To date, most side effects reported are
mild and similar to other vaccines.toothpaste.
• The CDC reports that the vaccine is safe,
with more than 100 million doses given
in the United States since 2006.
• The American Dental Association (ADA)
and American Academy of Pediatric
Dentistry (AAPD) encourage dentists
to support and recommend the use of
the HPV vaccine.
The HPV vaccine was first offered to girls in 2006,
and since that time, there has been a significant
drop in HPV infections among teenage girls. Now
offered to both boys and girls, experts say the
HPV vaccine could prevent nearly 90 percent of
HPV-related cancers in the United States.
HPV-related cancers develop years after a person
is infected with the virus. Getting the vaccination
as young as recommended is the best way to
protect against the virus. The HPV vaccination can
help protect older children and some adults, though
an additional dose might be needed (Table).
The CDC recommends that
• Children aged 11–12 years, who do not have
health conditions that make it difficult to fight
infections, should get two doses of the vaccine.
• Males and females aged 15–26 years, who
have not been vaccinated, should get three
doses of the vaccine.
• Individuals aged 9–26 years, who have a
health condition that makes it difficult to fight
infections, should get three doses of the vaccine.energy
Infection with the human papillomavirus
(HPV) is very common. It is estimated that
more than 8 out of 10 adults have been
infected with HPV by the time they are 45
years old. Most of the time, HPV infections
clear up without causing any problems.
But, sometimes the virus stays in the body
and may cause cancer later in life.
HPV vaccination is the best way to prevent
HPV infections. The HPV vaccine helps
protect against infection from a virus
that may lead to cancer.
Oropharyngeal Cancer and HPV
HPV is a leading cause of oropharyngeal
(or-oh-FARE-in-jee-al) cancer. Oropharyngeal
cancer is a type of head and neck cancer that
develops near the back of the mouth and throat
(Figure), in places like the
• back or base of the tongue • soft part of the roof of the mouth (soft palate)
• tonsils
Table. When to Get the HPV Vaccine
Who Should Get It #of
Doses When It Should Be Given
Children aged 11–12 years, who do not have health
conditions that make it difficult to fight infections* 2 Second dose: 6–12 months after the first
Males and females aged 15–26 years, who have not
been vaccinated† 3 Second dose: 1–2 months after the first
Third dose: 6 months after the first
Children or young adults with lowered immunity
aged 9–26 years†‡ 3 Second dose: 1–2 months after the first
Third dose: 6 months after the first
*The routine recommendation is for children 11–12, but the two-dose vaccine can be started in children aged 9–14 years.
† People aged 27–45 years, who have not been vaccinated, should talk to their physician about whether it’s right for them.
‡ Talk to your physician about conditions that fit into this category.
Source: CDC. 2020. Recommended Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule for ages 18 years or younger, United States, 2020. https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/hcp/imz/child-
adolescent.html CDC. 2020. Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule for ages 19 years or older, United States, 2020. https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/hcp/imz/adult.html.Dental
HPV Vaccine
Experts say the HPV vaccine could prevent
nearly 90 percent of HPV-related cancers
in the United States.
Source: normaals/iStock/Getty Images.
B E S T S E L L E R
Sip and Snack All Day? Risk Decay!
This brochure is a primer on how what you eat and drink affects your teeth.
• Explains how frequent consumption of sugary and sticky foods
and drinks cause acid attacks that can damage teeth
• Gives pointers on reducing the risk of tooth decay
• Features two easy-to-understand infographics that show
the acid levels and sugar content in popular drinks
LANGUAGES AVAILABLE
W292 English, 8 panels, 50 per pack
W297 Spanish
P E R S O N A L I Z E I T !DAB031
?Are you drinking soda or sweetened
coffee or tea all day?
?Do you dip into the candy dish
often as a pick-me-up?
?Do you skip meals and instead drink
smoothies or grab some pretzels
to get through the day?
?Are sports or drinks a
staple after a workout?
If you answered yes to any of these
questions, you may be damaging your
teeth. This brochure will tell you why
and what you can do to keep your
mouth healthy.
W292
To order additional copies,
call 800.947.4746
or visit ADAcatalog.org
©2019 American Association
All rights reserved.
ADA Healthy Smile Tips
•
Brush your teeth a a fluoride
•
Clean between your teeth daily.
• Eat a healthy diet that limits sugary
beverages and snacks.
• See your dentist regularly for prevention
and treatment of oral disease.
For more information about
taking care of your and
teeth, visit MouthHealthy.org,
the ADA’s website just patients.
In this brochure:
• Health
Sip and Snack All Day?
Risk Decay!foods
Cover Image: a_namenko/iStock/Getty Images Plus.
Educate your patients about the
connection between oral and
overall health.
Get the Facts about Mouth
and Throat Cancer
Raise your patients’ awareness of the
risk of mouth and throat cancer, and what
signs and symptoms to watch for.
• Features four new clinical images
of oral cancers
• Gives tips for lowering the risk of
developing mouth and throat cancers
• Emphasizes that early detection is
key, reinforcing the need for regular
dental appointments
W151 6 panels, 50 per pack
P E R S O N A L I Z E I T !DAB072
Oral Health and the HPV Vaccine
Experts say the HPV vaccine could prevent nearly 90 percent of HPV-related
cancers in the United States. Help put patients at ease about the safety of the
HPV vaccine. This brochure:
• Educates patients on the risk factors associated with HPV
• Relays that the CDC, ADA and AAPD recommend the HPV vaccine
• Includes the most up-to-date information about who should get the vaccine
and at what age
W15320 6 panels, 50 per pack
4-8 PANEL STANDARD BROCHURES
PACKS MEMBER RETAIL
1 $32.00 $47.00
2–9 $27.50 $40.25
10+ $24.50 $35.75
4-8 PANEL PERSONALIZED BROCHURES
QTY MEMBER RETAIL
150 $90.00 $135.00
400 $216.00 $324.00
800 $408.00 $616.00
Brochure pricing
N E W
Pain Management for
Dental Patients
This brochure follows pain management
guidelines from the ADA.
• Clarifies how most dental surgery pain can
be managed with over-the-counter (OTC)
medications instead of opioid prescription
medications.
• Helps you explain to patients that pain and
discomfort caused by dental procedures
such as tooth replacements, wisdom tooth
removal and scaling and root planing do not
require prescription strength pain relief.
• Encourages dentists and patients to have
a conversation about how to best manage
pain in the 2–3 days after a procedure.
W25124 6 panels, 50 per pack
ORDER BY PHONE: 800.947.4746 52 53 ORDER ONLINE: ADASTORE.ORG
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