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Steps to Win the War Against Gum Disease

Steps to Win the War Against Gum Disease

Steps to Win the War Against Gum Disease A lack of good dental hygiene can cause you to lose more than your teeth. It can be life-threatening. Recent studies show that gum disease, an infection of the tissues that support your teeth, is linked to three main killers: heart disease, diabetes and respiratory disease. Unfortunately, gum disease is quite common, affecting three in four adults over 35 in the U.S., according to the American Dental Association. Gum disease is caused by not sufficiently removing plaque, a film of bacteria that constantly forms on the tooth’s surface. Symptoms of the disease...

Seven Steps For Keeping Teeth Healthy For A Lifetime

Seven Steps For Keeping Teeth Healthy For A Lifetime

Seven Steps For Keeping Teeth Healthy For A Lifetime A smile can last a lifetime-if you take care of it. For that reason, it’s important for parents to instill good oral health habits in children as early as possible. According to U.S. Surgeon General Richard H. Carmona’s “National Call to Action to Promote Oral Health” report, children lose more than 51 million school hours and adults lose more than 164 million work hours each year due to dental disease or dental visits. The nation’s total bill for dental services was estimated to be more than .1 billion in 2002. “Oral...