Dental Health
25
Jul
2012
by
AJ News -
Oral cancer occurs in approximately 30,000 Americans each year, according to the American Cancer Society. There are many different factors that can raise your risk of developing oral cancer, especially tobacco and alcohol use. More than 95 percent of all oral cancers are found in people older than the age of 45, but it can occur at any…
04
Jan
2012
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WebMD Health -
Teeth and gums reveal the inside story of your overall health -- from signs of diabetes to heart disease to osteoporosis. Find out what your oral health may say about you.
04
Jan
2012
by
WebMD Health -
Treating gum disease and avoiding it in the first place make good sense as a defense against the symptoms of heart disease, diabetes, and other health problems.
05
Oct
2010
by
Alan Carr, D.M.D. -
It's possible to brush your teeth effectively with a manual toothbrush — but an electric toothbrush can be a great alternative to a manual toothbrush, especially if you have arthritis or other conditions that make it difficult to brush well. The bristle movement of an electric toothbrush might even help…
05
Oct
2010
by
Alan Carr, D.M.D. -
Standard dental floss is the most effective tool for cleaning the tight spaces between the teeth. You can also use dental floss to scrape up and down the sides of each tooth.
03
Oct
2010
by
Martha Grogan, M.D. -
Poor oral health — not regularly brushing or flossing — is unlikely to be the primary cause of heart disease. But poor oral health combined with other risk factors may contribute to heart disease.Bacteria on your teeth and gums could travel through your bloodstream and attach to fatty plaques in…
03
Oct
2010
by
Alan Carr, D.M.D. -
Whitening toothpaste can whiten teeth slightly by removing surface stains, such as those caused by drinking coffee or smoking.
03
Oct
2010
by
Alan Carr, D.M.D. -
At a minimum, the American Dental Association recommends that you brush your teeth twice a day; one time should be before sleep.
02
Oct
2010
by
Alan Carr, D.M.D. -
At a minimum, the American Dental Association recommends that you brush your teeth twice a day; one time should be before sleep. But if you snack and drink throughout the day, it may be helpful to brush your teeth more often.
25
Sep
2010
by
Mayo Clinic staff -
Oral health begins with clean teeth. Get daily dental care tips, from brushing and flossing to recognizing oral health problems.
