As crazy as this seems, a report in 2009 stated if you have gum disease your risk of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is present. The risk is listed as casual, but keep brushing and flossing! Taking care of your teeth may help take care of your joints. Remember, tooth loss is an indication of gum disease as learned in research studies, and may indicate joint pain such as RA in your future.
Comparisons
The study indicated individuals with moderate to severe gum disease are three times more likely to get the disease, in comparison to a patient with mild or no periodontitis issues.
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Tooth-Whitening Options And Why You Should Whiten Your Teeth
Having teeth that are perfectly white can improve your confidence level and make you more comfortable with social interactions. However, few people have a genetic predisposition for perfect teeth. Even those who have great "teeth genes" can suffer from tooth discoloration due to stains from food or drink. In addition, their teeth may simply become more yellow over time as they age. Tooth whitening can help.
Why Whiten?
Everyone seems to crave whiter teeth these days.
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Getting Fast Relief From A Bad Toothache
When you have a toothache you will want to get in to see your dentist as soon as you can so you can figure out the cause for the pain and get the problem fixed. However, you may be in a good amount of pain until you are able to get in for an appointment. This article will help you with finding some relief from a toothache until you can get help from your dentist.
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Four Problems That Mean It's Time To Get Your Wisdom Teeth Removed
It's usually recommended to remove wisdom teeth between the ages of 18 and 24, before the roots are fully formed and when there are fewer chances for problems. Adults that don't have their teeth removed during this window may assume they have nothing to worry about, but this isn't always true. The following four problems may mean it's time to get your wisdom teeth pulled, even if you are older than 24.
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