News tagged with periodontal health

Gum disease found to be significant public health concern

The prevalence of periodontal disease in the United States may be significantly higher than originally estimated. Research published in the Journal of Dental Research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ...

Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

created Sep 22, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Like parent, like child: Good oral health starts at home

Parents are a child's first teacher in life and play a significant role in maintaining his or her overall health. Providing oral health education to mothers and families is essential to teaching children healthy habits and ...

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created May 17, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Go green for healthy teeth and gums

With origins dating back over 4,000 years, green tea has long been a popular beverage in Asian culture, and is increasingly gaining popularity in the United States. And while ancient Chinese and Japanese medicine believed ...

Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

created Mar 05, 2009 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (5) | comments 1

Maintaining healthy teeth and gums is a wise investment

Faced with plummeting investments and an unsteady job market, many Americans are feeling the effects of the recent economic crisis. In fact, a recent study by the American Psychological Association found that over 80 percent ...

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created Feb 06, 2009 | popularity 3.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0