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Friday, May 20, 2011

Protecting your Child's Teeth

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There are several ways to make sure that your child maintains a beautiful smile well into adulthood. It is necessary to prevent cavities with regular check ups, brushing, flossing and tongue cleaning. At every check up, the dentist will have an opportunity to provide you with age appropriate tips for the care of your child’s teeth.

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Toothbrushing Less Than Twice a Day Linked to Increased CV Risk!

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From Medscape
Individuals who do not brush their teeth twice a day have an increased risk of heart disease, a new study shows [1].

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The study was published online May 27, 2010 in BMJ; corresponding author is Prof Richard Watt (University College London, UK).
The researchers note that while it has been established that inflammation in the body (including mouth and gums) plays an important role in the buildup of atherosclerosis, this is the first study to investigate whether the number of times individuals brush their teeth has any bearing on the risk of developing heart disease.