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Tips From the Dental Chair
Sitting in the dentist chair is never pleasant for me. Luckily, my daughters still enjoy the experience — they think a cleaning is like having their teeth tickled. Inspired by their enthusiasm for oral health, I compiled a list of simple tips to make the experience of dental work a little less anxiety provoking.
Two Minutes to a Healthier You
Dental hygiene seems simple, but new research shows that brushing and flossing goes more than mouth deep. When you're brushing your teeth (most of you do it twice a day), you're not only cleaning your pearly whites and promoting gum health, but you're also taking steps to prevent having a heart attack.
A study measured the bacteria levels in the mouths of heart attack survivors compared to participants without histories of heart problems and discovered more germs in the mouths of the survivors.
Test Your Kiddie Dental Knowledge
Children have the most radiant smiles, keep them flaunting their pearly whites with trips to the dentist. Take this test and see how much you know about dental hygiene for lil darlings.
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FitSugar Giveaway: Win a High Tech Ultreo Toothbrush!
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With all this talk about health, we often forget about one of the most important facets of health: our oral health.
That's why I chose a fancy new toothbrush to be a "must have" for April. The Ultreo, found at high-end retailers, is amazing!
Get In Gear: Travel Toothbrush
Take care of your teeth while on the road (or backpacking) with this two-in-one Travel Toothbrush ($19.95) by Sahalie.
The handle hides a leak-proof, refillable toothpaste dispenser — talk about a tidy space saver. Simply twist the end of the handle and the bristles fill with toothpaste and you are ready to brush your pearly whites.
How Often Do You Floss Your Teeth?
More than just to keep your teeth until you're 80, dental hygiene is important for your overall health and possibly cancer prevention. Taking care of your gums even more so. But we all tend to get lazy about flossing, it just happens.
Healthy Gums May Prevent Pancreatic Cancer
All cancer is bad news, but what makes pancreatic cancer so awful is that only 5% of people diagnosed with it will live another 5 years.
There are no recommended screening tests, early warning signs or symptoms to alert a person or their doctor that they have pancreatic cancer.
Some risk factors that could make you more susceptible to pancreatic cancer include cigarette smoking and possibly diabetes and obesity.
Raisins Good For Cavities? That Can't Be...
I know this sounds crazy but "nature's candy" may be good news for your teeth. Researchers have found that certain compounds contained in raisins appear to fight the bacteria in your mouth that causes cavities and gum disease.
Lab tests showed that phytochemicals in raisins suppressed the growth of several species of oral bacteria associated with tooth decay.
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How to Prevent Bad Breath
We've all been embarrassed by occasional bouts of bad breath after eating a roasted garlic pizza or a sandwich piled with onions. If you're dealing with bad breath all the time, though, it can be mortifying. So here are some tips to keep your mouth smelling fresh.
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