There is much to be said about periodontal disease. This disease, which affects millions of adults, not only threatens the health of the mouth, but also increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes and even premature birth.
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Many recent studies have noted a serious connection between the health of your teeth and gums to the health of your heart. These studies have found that people who have periodontal (gum) disease are twice as likely to have heart disease as those whose gums are healthy.
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Your mouth is home to hundreds of bacteria. Most of them are completely harmless, some are harmful, and others are beneficial. The harmful bacteria love to feast on sugar. It gives them fuel which allows them to multiply and gain a strong foot-hold in your mouth.
November
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Tongue scrapers come in all shapes and sizes – and with all kinds of promises. From reducing bad breath to (somehow) reducing plaque build-up, tongue scrapers have been touted as one of the best over-the-counter dental tools in ages.
What the Halitosis?!
You know that old saying, right? If someone offers you something to improve the smell of your breath, it’s because you have bad breath. It’s a kind of gentle nudge, like someone attempting to discretely gesture that you have a bit of food lodged in your teeth.
Well, the bad news is that you [...]
