(BlackDoctor.org) -- While many of us dutifully brush our teeth two or three times per day (and perhaps hopefully have the habit of daily flossing), do we ever make the connection ... Read More
Dental & Oral Health
What Do Your Teeth Say About Your Health?
(BlackDoctor.org) -- Though it can be very neglected at times, our mouths are connected to the rest of our bodies. "Our teeth, gums and surrounding tissue have plenty to say," ... Read More
Got Gum Trouble? Your Heart Might Be Next
(BlackDoctor.org) There's mounting evidence that brushing, flossing and regular dental checkups may be at the heart of good cardiovascular health. "People who have chronic ... Read More
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There May Be A Link Between Pregnancy and Tooth Loss
(BlackDoctor.org) -- There's some truth to the old wives' tale that "for every child, the mother loses a tooth," according to a New York University professor who found that women ... Read More
Natural Remedies For Gingivitis
(BlackDoctor.org) -- Healthy gums can lead to more smiles and fewer visits to the dentist. Beat the bacteria that cause swollen gums and bad breath. According to research or other ... Read More
Gum Disease 101: Why It Starts And How To Stop It
If you have been told you have periodontal (gum) disease, you're not alone. An estimated 80 percent of American adults currently have some form of the disease. Periodontal ... Read More
Gum Care Helps Control Type 2 Diabetes and Its Complications
(BlackDoctor.org) -- People with type 2 diabetes can help control the disease by taking better care of their teeth and gums. That's the case dentists were expected to make at the ... Read More
Good Oral Hygiene May Protect Against Heart Infections
(BlackDoctor.org) -- Taking good care of teeth and gums may be crucial in preventing heart valve infection, a U.S. study finds. Researchers examined whether daily dental ... Read More
Oral Health is Improving
Americans have something new to smile about. A government report released Thursday found that their oral health has significantly improved during the past decade. Among the major ... Read More
Black Men At Highest Risk For Oral Cancer
(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 ... Read More
The Key Benefits of Flossing
(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 ... Read More
The Mouth/Body Connection
(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 ... Read More
The 4-1-1 On Dental Emergencies
(BlackDoctor.org) -- In a health emergency you call 9-1-1, but what do you do for a dental emergency? Some problems relating to your mouth develop gradually over time, while other ... Read More