Dentists Help Confirm Osteoporosis
Most individuals inflicted with osteoporosis are not diagnosed until a fracture occurs. In addition, they are unaware that oral-health problems, such as tooth loss and gum disease, are early signs that help their dentist to suspect osteoporosis, according to a report published in the May/June 2004 issue of General Dentistry, the clinical, peer-reviewed journal of the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD). Click
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Dental Care During Pregnancy Is Safe and Recommended
It's no secret that pregnancy is an important time in a woman's life. While women often hear about how pregnancy causes physical changes that affect their hormone or appetite levels, these changes can have a great effect on their oral health as well. Despite the fact that good oral health is essential for the overall health of both mother and child, only 22 to 34 percent of women in the United States visit a dentist during pregnancy. Dental care during pregnancy is not only safe and effective, it's essential for combating the adverse effects of oral disease. Click
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Be careful who you kiss
Is kissing harmful to your health? With just one kiss couples can share more than 500 different types of disease-causing germs and viruses. Before you pucker up again, click here to read about the most common diseases and viruses that you and your sweetie can transmit to each other while smooching. Click
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From the Hygienists
Being married to a baseball fan, I get plenty of opportunities to watch the televised games. I enjoy the sport, but I am disappointed by the number of players using smokeless tobacco during the game. The telltale circle of the can in their back pocket, the wad in their cheek, and the frequent spitting are impossible to miss. Click
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Good Oral Health Starts at Home
Parents are a child's first teacher in life and play a significant role in maintaining his or her overall health. Providing oral health education to mothers and families is essential to teaching children healthy habits and preventing early childhood tooth decay. Click
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