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Periodontitis and its association with type 2 diabetes
Cellular inflammation from immune cells appears to be the common biological denominator that is the link between type 2 diabetes and periodontal complications. Abstract Type 2 diabetes and periodontal disease are separate inflammatory diseases that augment each other. A complication such as type 2 diabetes makes people more likely to have problems with oral health …
Lies, damned lies, and statistics: The truth behind the importance of flossing
Mark Twain popularized the quote: “There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and statistics.” He used this phrase to talk about the persuasive power numbers have and how they can be manipulated by individuals to push a public agenda. Mark Twain, a clairvoyant by many accounts, probably would have used this phrase to …
Five Worst Foods For Your Teeth and Gums
You may be familiar with the best foods to eat to keep your teeth and gums in tip-top shape and to help reduce your risk for gum disease. Just as there are great foods for your teeth, there are also foods that really do a number on them, putting you at an increased risk for …
How to Properly Floss Your Teeth
As one of TV’s great doctors put it: Everybody lies. What’s one thing people are most likely to lie about? Whether they actually floss or not. Flossing has gotten a reputation as being a not so pleasant task. But, you need to floss your teeth to take the best care of your mouth and gums. …
Choosing Wisely: 5 Things Every Family Should Know About Dental Health
For children younger than 3 years, you should begin brushing a child’s teeth with fluoride toothpaste in an amount no larger than a grain of rice. For children 3 to 6 years of age, use a pea-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste. Use toothpaste with fluoride for infants and children Taking care of your family’s dental …
Government, ADA recognize importance of flossing
August 02, 2016, By Michelle Manchir Cleaning between teeth with floss and the use of other tools such as interdental brushes is an important oral hygiene practice and, along with professional cleanings and tooth brushing, has been shown to disrupt and remove plaque, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said in a statement in …
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Crest Healthier Smiles Project | Shakespeare
TOOTH PAIN IS NO REASON TO MISS OUT ‘Tis a fact. When ye teeth hurteth, thy grades suffereth. Translation: Kids with poor oral health are nearly 3X more likely to miss school. * Luckily, poor oral health is preventable with a good oral care routine that starts with Crest. *Based on a 2008 North Carolina …
Caries Risk Assessment Can Predict Future Caries Risk in Children 6 Years of Age or Younger
A retrospective analysis1 of electronic patient records (n=3,810 baseline; n=1,315 with follow-up; years 2009 through 2015) from a university pediatric dental clinic showed that formal caries risk assessment was associated with prediction of future caries risk in patients 6 years of age or younger. The 17 caries risk assessment items are listed in the following table. …