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Get Your Kids Into Good Oral Hygiene Habits
Get Your Kids Into Good Oral Hygiene Habits
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - As students prepare to go back to school, the classroom shouldn't be the only place kids are getting lessons to last a lifetime.
Teeth grinding causes serious oral health complications
Most people probably grind and clench their teeth from time to time. Bruxism is when teeth grinding occurs on a regular basis and the person is not aware of it. The teeth can be damaged and several oral health complications can arise.
Apostle Andrew Oral Stewart
Oral health is important to your overall health
Oral health is important to your overall health
What begins in the mouth does not usually end in the mouth. Did you know that your oral health offers clues about your overall health? Problems in your mouth can affect the rest of your body.
The link between lung conditions and oral health
The link between lung conditions and oral health
Oral health plays an important role in the health of your lungs. In fact, healthy teeth and gums play a crucial role in the overall health of the body. Not only can oral problems make lung disease symptoms worse, treatment for lung disease can also harm your teeth and gums. There is a link between ...
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Poor oral health and Alzheimer's disease
Poor oral health and Alzheimer's disease
Your oral health is more important than you may think. Today, extensive information is available showing a relationship between your oral health and the risk of developing the form of dementia called Alzheimer's disease.
Stroke and oral healthcare
Stroke and oral healthcare
By Dr Andre Clarke
A STROKE is characterised by sudden and rapidly progressive central nervous system signs and symptoms, which do not go away within 24 hours. It commonly results in impaired motor (movement) and speech functions. Mental damage and death can also occur. Some patients will experience memory loss, confusion, anxiety, fear and even personality changes. Depression is often reported i...
Diabetes and oral care: your guide to total wellness
Diabetes and oral care: your guide to total wellness
In The Bahamas, the statistics on uncontrolled diabetes is staggering. This confirms a public health crisis. The prevalence of diabetes in 2005 was 6.7 percent. It has now reached almost 15 percent and, if we include pre-diabetics, we have a prevalence of almost 20 percent. Our death rate from diabetes stands at 38 deaths per ...
US Supreme Court hears toilet flush during oral arguments - a first
It's a problem that anyone working from home will be familiar with: a colleague forgets to press mute during a conference call...
Common medications can affect your oral health
Common medications can affect your oral health
Many medications, including vitamins, minerals and prescription medication, can have a negative effect on your oral health. You should be aware of the side effects and the potential serious consequences.