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Brush Up On Oral Health
Many of us work hard to prevent heart attacks and strokes; we run, bike, swim, and watch what we eat. Of course, all those things are important, but what about our toothbrushes and floss? Their importance to overall health may surprise you.
Word of Mouth
Having a great smile does more than just improve your looks: it can reveal a lot about your overall health. As if that weren't enough, chronic tooth and jaw pain and bleeding gums discourage good eating habits. When chewing food hurts, you're more likely to shortchange yourself of the nutrients healthy teeth and periodontal tissues need.
Sore After the Dentist?
"Why is it that a day or two after I see a dentist I get a headache or my neck hurts?" An hour in the dental chair is stressfu.
Sink Your Teeth Into Wholistic Dentistry
The physical trauma doesn't always stop once you're out of the dentist's chair. Those fillings could be made of mercury-a poison that harms your nervous system. And if fluoride was used, your body will suffer the effects of yet another toxin..
My, What Fine Teeth You Have!
Keeping kids' teeth healthy requires more than brushing and flossing twice a da.