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Securian Dental is committed to improving the oral health of all our members, and the more informed you are about your dental health, the more able you are to practice prevention. For this reason, we're providing a variety of oral health care tips.

My Healthy Smile
A collaboration between DeCare Dental, Administrator of Securian Dental plans, and Fraser Institute.

My Healthy Smile is a comprehensive interactive CD that uses social stories to ease anxiety around dental visits for some special needs children and adults. For more information, read My Healthy Smile.

Oral Health Tips
The following documents can only be viewed by using Acrobat® Reader® software, which can be downloaded free of charge from www.adobe.com.

Children

• A Baby's First Tooth
• A Child's First Visit to the Dentist: Recommendations on when your Child should visit the Dentist
• Baby Bottle Tooth Decay: It can Sneak up on Babies Fast Asleep in their Cribs   
• Back to School
• Dental ABC's 
• Dental Sealants: Seal out Decay and Prevent Cavities  

Teens

• Tackling Teen Dental Health: A Message for Parents
• The Basics on Braces  
• The Wisdom on Wisdom Teeth 

Adults

Illnesses and Diseases

• Banish Bad Breath: Good Dental Care can keep your Mouth Smelling Sweet
• Dental Anxiety: Got the Jitters about going to the Dentist?
• Diabetes and Oral Health: Take Extra Care of your Mouth 
• Dry Mouth: Nothing to Spit at
• Eating Disorders: Telltale Signs are in the Mouth 
• Infection Prevention: Constant Vigilance helps prevent Infections in Dental Offices
• Is Oral Health a Risk Factor for Heart Disease?
• Oral Cancer: Do you know the Signs?
• Osteoporosis and Oral Health: The Mouth-Body Connection  
• The Truth about Tooth Decay-Part 1   

Prevention and Treatments

• Choosing the Right Toothbrush and Toothpaste
• Facts of Fluoride 
• From Teeth To Toes: How Oral Health affects your Overall Health 
• Keep your Smile Safe this Summer 
• Mouthguards: Sports can be hard on Teeth 
• Protecting your Teeth: Proper Brushing and Flossing Techniques 
• New! Role of Sugar and Tooth Decay
• Smart Snacking: Treats can be treacherous 
• The Truth about Tooth Decay-Part 2  

Miscellaneous Topics

• Dental Emergencies: Do you know What to do?
• Dental Implants: Another Alternative for the Replacement of Missing Teeth
• Dieting:Why some Diets may Damage Oral Health
• Facts on Fillings: Know your choices. Know the differences
• Fun Dental History Facts
• Is Bottled Water Shortchanging our Oral Health?   
• New Year's Resolution for Improved Oral Health 
• Nothing Comes between Me and My Gums 
• Oral Health Changes as We Age 
• Sensitive Teeth: May be a warning of more serious problems
• Special needs dental care
• Spit Tobacco-Your Guide for Quitting
• Summertime and Sports Drinks can take a Toll on Teeth 
• Tongue Piercing: A fad with real risks
• Tooth Fairy: A popular Legend
• Tooth Whitening: Is It Right for You?