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Learn about dental fillings, which are used to repair a small hole or cavity in a tooth. Dentists remove decayed tissue and fill the space with material.

Read about health topics related to children's oral health including cleft lip and palate, fillings, sealants, fluoride, tooth decay, and developmental disabilities.

Find tips and resources on dental sealants—thin plastic coatings that protect the chewing surfaces of children’s back teeth from cavities.

Learn about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal (gum) disease, an infection of the tissues that hold teeth in place.

Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatments for problems in the mouth that people treated for cancer can develop, making it hard to eat, talk, and swallow.

Explore comprehensive health information on ectodermal dysplasia with NIDCR. Learn about symptoms, causes, and available treatments for this genetic disorder.

Explore información clave sobre la salud oral de los niños en NIDCR. Descubre consejos y recursos para cuidar la salud bucal de los más pequeños.

Explore information on fibrous dysplasia and McCune-Albright syndrome with NIDCR. Learn about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment for these rare conditions.