(BlackDoctor.org) -- Most people know that brushing and flossing are important to prevent dental problems, but in this age of soda, coffee, sports drinks, and bottled water, that's just not enough for healthy teeth. Just as healthy habits can help protect your body against disease, healthy dental habits can safeguard against tooth decay and help avert other dental problems as well.
(BlackDoctor.org) -- African American men have the highest risk of developing oral cancer compared to any other group in the U.S. population. It is a cancer which occurs twice as often in the black population as in whites, and survival statistics for blacks over five years are also poorer at 33%, versus 55% for whites. Most cases of oral cancer are linked to cigarette smoking, heavy alcohol use, or the use of both tobacco and alcohol together. In fact, using tobacco plus alcohol poses a much greater risk than
(BlackDoctor.org) – We know, we know, you don’t like to floss. But here’s a little secret: it's not that high up on anybody else's list of favorite things to do either. But, every six months, your dentist probably lectures about the importance of flossing. And you probably just ignore him or her.
"There is no instant gratification with flossing -- that's the problem," says Alla Wheeler, RDH, MPA, associate professor of the Dental Hygiene Program at the New York University
(BlackDoctor.org) -- The mouth is the window to your body’s good health. Excellent oral hygiene - brushing, flossing, and seeing your dentist regularly - can greatly improve your health and reduce the risk of broader medical problems over time.
The research isn't conclusive, but red, swollen, and bleeding gums can point to health problems from heart disease to diabetes. What can happen is that bacteria from your mouth can travel to your bloodstream, setting off an
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(BlackDoctor.org) -- Most people know that brushing and flossing are important to prevent dental problems, but in this age of soda, coffee, sports drinks, and bottled water, that's just not enough for healthy teeth. Just as healthy habits can help protect your body against disease, healthy dental habits can safeguard against tooth decay and help avert other dental problems as well. 
(BlackDoctor.org) -- African American men have the highest risk of developing oral cancer compared to any other group in the U.S. population. It is a cancer which occurs twice as often in the black population as in whites, and survival statistics for blacks over five years are also poorer at 33%, versus 55% for whites. Most cases of oral cancer are linked to cigarette smoking, heavy alcohol use, or the use of both tobacco and alcohol together. In fact, using tobacco plus alcohol poses a much greater risk than
(BlackDoctor.org) – We know, we know, you don’t like to floss. But here’s a little secret: it's not that high up on anybody else's list of favorite things to do either. But, every six months, your dentist probably lectures about the importance of flossing. And you probably just ignore him or her.
(BlackDoctor.org) -- The mouth is the window to your body’s good health. Excellent oral hygiene - brushing, flossing, and seeing your dentist regularly - can greatly improve your health and reduce the risk of broader medical problems over time. 