by: JoannC. You probably know that brushing and flossing your teeth can help you prevent bad breath, cavities, and plaque. But, do you know that gum disease may affect your cardiovascular system? Well, that's what most of the recent studies have fou...

by Jason Uvios. Eat to live and live to eat are very much complimentary to each other. However, many a times, it is found that food choice deteriorates the health and when it happens, we are in a dreadful state. It is ironical that we want to eat those foo...

by Abdulmajeed. By the years passing medicine discovers many solutions for diseases in our food. Eating diet is considered as one of the main factors of heart disease. If people eat healthy diet, they shall cut a long way to prevent heart disease. However,...

by: Patricia Woloch. Gingivitis is a common type of gum disease and bleeding, red, or irritated gums characterize it. It's also the common precursor to periodontitis, a more serious type of gum disease."Unfortunately, many people ignore the blood coming from ...

by: Patricia Woloch. If you ever wondered why your mom was always on your case about brushing your teeth and took you to the dentist all the time, you will be in for a rude awakening if you let these habits lapse. Inadequate dental hygiene can lead to gum di...

by: Juliet Cohen. Gum disease has also been linked to heart disease and strokes. Gum disease is a common dental problem that may result in tooth loss. Gum Disease is an infection in the gums surrounding the teeth. Gum disease is also one of the main causes...

by: scarob. Periodontal gum disease is a very serious condition that can affect your overall health, and can destroy the health of your teeth. Read on to find out how you can prevent tooth and gum disease for yourself and your family, and how you can ...

by: Jason Jantzi. Gum disease is a growing problem in the United States and Canada. As many as eight percent of us are afflicted by it -- and not just the elderly members of our population. Today even teenagers are developing it. But what exactly is gum di...

by: Dave Simpson. This may come as a surprise to most people but bright white teeth and fresh breath do not necessarily mean you have a healthy mouth! It has been shown many times that general health is directly related to gum health, and indeed gum diseas...

by: peterhutch. Gum disease is an infection of the tissues surrounding and supporting the teeth. It is often described as a sneaky disease because you may have it and not be aware of it. Gum Disease is a major cause of tooth loss in adults. The two stage...

by: Jeff Clare. Periodontal disease, or gum disease, is a very serious condition that can affect your overall health, and can destroy the health of your teeth. Read on to find out how you can easily prevent gum disease for yourself and your family, and h...

by: 60capp11. Gum disease believe it or not, can be avoided or at worst managed at a level where it doesn't affect your quality of life. Take it from someone who has experienced gum disease at it's worst, brush and floss your teeth at least twice a day;...

by: drnguyen. One in every 14 babies in the United States is born with a low birth weight, under 5 pounds 8 ounces. Most of these babies are either born prematurely or are part of a multiple birth. Of the infants born full term, it is known that there a...

by: Lucy MacDonald. Take a few seconds to close your eyes and imagine that you are putting a slice of lemon into your mouth and chewing on it. Did your mouth water? This is just one example of how the mind can affect the body - simply thinking about somethi...

by: Hector Milla. Heart disease, "the disease of the 19th century and beyond", as some people say. Based on statistics, nearly 13 million people suffer from coronary heart disease in which an approximately 479,000 death toll was recorded each year. Out of...