_ Oral HealthDental Care Reduces Respiratory Infections in ICU By thirdAGE articleResearch done in Brazil and published in the November 2014 issue of Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology, found that vulnerable … Read More→
Dental Health Oral HealthGetting the Most from Your Oral Healthcare Providers By Jane Farrell articleEditor’s note: This is the eighth in a series of articles on getting the most from the members of your … Read More→
_ Dental Health Oral HealthMixed Messages About How to Brush Teeth By Sondra Forsyth articleAdvice on how we should brush our teeth from dental associations and toothpaste companies worldwide is “unacceptably inconsistent”, according to research done at the University College London and published in August 2014 in the British Dental Journal.The study looked at the brushing advice given by dental associations across ten countries, toothpaste and toothbrush companies, and in dental textbooks. The team found a wide range of recommendations on what brushing method to use, how often to brush, and for how long.
_ Oral HealthWhy Bad Breath Complaints Heat Up in the Summer By Sondra Forsyth article By Bob Kross PhDWhether it’s a picnic, beach day, family gathering or a night out with friends, summer is a time when people come together for fun. Don’t let that great social buzz kill, bad breath, spoil the fun!For a significant number of people bad breath, also called halitosis, is an unnecessary embarrassment caused by malodorant sulfur compounds created by putrefying bacteria in your mouth, primarily in crevices of your tongue.
Oral HealthThe Best Foods to Eat for Optimal Oral Health By Adprime Admin articleBy Dr. K.J. McLaughlinDid you know that your diet can directly influence the level of your oral health?The health of your teeth and gums is extremely important as this area of your health can also have an impact upon the health of your heart, arteries, and immune system. Of course poor oral health also affects has your appearance.Your lifestyle, including smoking, alcohol consumption, and your diet, can greatly influence your teeth and gums.