Published: August 14, 2008
Are you a regular tooth-brusher and flosser? If so, you may be taking critical actions to prevent a heart valve infection – just by taking care of your teeth! This is according to recent research published in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association. Let’s take a closer look at the oral hygiene-heart health connection.
Published: June 12, 2008
Is soda your beverage of choice? Or do you prefer fruit juices or teas? Or, perhaps you’re an athlete and you regularly chug sports drinks after your workouts and events? If any of these sound familiar, your favorite beverages may be quenching your thirst and harming your dental health at the same time, according to research published in the Dental Tribune. Let’s take a closer look . . .
Published: June 03, 2008
Have you ever been self-conscious about your breath? Perhaps you had some zippy Chinese takeout the night before an important meeting (or worse yet, a dentist’s appointment). That might occur from time to time, but if you suffer from chronic bad breath, you likely struggle with feelings of self-consciousness on a daily basis. So what is causing your stinky breath? Could it be more than just the takeout? Let’s see what science has to say . . .
Published: May 06, 2008
Teeth whitening options have become increasingly popular lately, with procedures offered at places anywhere from the mall to cruise ships. Not to mention the home kits that you can find at your local drugstore or supermarket. But before you fork over your hard-eared money for expensive whitening solutions, you might want to try one of these effective techniques . . .
Published: March 25, 2008
Have you ever been on an airplane, or standing next to someone in line at the grocery store, and been overcome by your neighbor’s bad breath? Or just maybe – don’t deny it now – you were the one with the stinky breath . . . the kind that no mouthwash or minty gum could conquer.
