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08/19/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Sugar in mints feed bacteria that rot teeth and lead to bad breath, doctors say

Chewing mints may not be the solution to your bad breath. It can actually make it worse. This claim was made by Australian-based dentist James Buchanan. He explained that even though mints are widely used to eliminate bad breath, the sugar in mints feed bacteria in the mouth that rot teeth and cause bad breath. Moreover, […]

04/19/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

What does your dental health say about your risk for diabetes?

How healthy are your teeth? A new study suggested that your dental health may indicate your risk for diabetes. The study, conducted by a team of researchers from the U.S. and Taiwan, found that poor dental health may be associated with a higher risk for diabetes. “Our findings suggest that dental exams may provide a […]

12/25/2017 / By Ralph Flores

Heart health and mouth health linked: Treating gum disease found to help lower blood pressure

Brushing your teeth will never be the same again after this: keeping gum disease (periodontitis) at bay can help you lower your blood pressure, especially if you’re at risk of developing hypertension (high blood pressure), according to a study presented at the American Heart Association Meeting. Dr. Jun Tao, lead author, and director of the Institute […]

12/05/2017 / By Janine Acero

The mouth is a first responder for the immune system: New study provides clues for how the body defends against oral invaders

New research has identified how the mouth acts as a trigger for the immune system’s defenses to kick in once the fungus Candida albicans – which causes oral thrush – has invaded the body. The international team, led by the researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, studied how microbes inside the mouth called commensals, which are […]

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