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Better Dental Care May Require Both Flossing And Mouthwash
By Brian McNeill | Apr 26, 2016 04:20 AM EDTCaring for one’s teeth can be done in many ways with brushing them perhaps the most basic one. It is common practice to do such after eating and traditional for people who start and end the day.
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Gum Disease Increases Risk Of Breast Cancer For Postmenopausal Women, Study
By R. Siva Kumar | Dec 23, 2015 01:40 AM ESTPostmenopausal women with gum disease tend to be exposed to a 14 percent greater risk of breast cancer.
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Study Finds Link Between Gum Disease and Breast Cancer
By Cheri Cheng | Dec 21, 2015 05:04 PM ESTGum disease and breast cancer might be linked in postmenopausal women, a new study found.
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Beer Ingredient May Prevent Tooth Decay, Gum Disease
By Christine Hsu | Mar 05, 2014 04:44 PM ESTAn ingredient in beer may help prevent cavities and gum disease, according to a new study.
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Laziness Increases Gum Disease Risk by 40% In Middle Aged Men
By Christine Hsu | Dec 24, 2013 06:03 PM ESTBeing lazy can increase the risk of gum disease by up to 40 percent, a new study suggests.
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Gum Disease Ups Rheumatoid Arthritis Risk
By Christine Hsu | Sep 13, 2013 02:57 PM EDTCould gum disease overshadow future joint problems? While researchers have long known about a link between periodontal disease and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) - the microbiological mechanisms have remained unclear.
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Bleeding Gums May Double Erectile Dysfunction Risk
By Christine Hsu | Mar 27, 2013 12:41 PM EDTExperts warn that men who have bleeding gums may be twice as likely to suffer from erectile dysfunction.
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About Half of US Adults Have Gum Disease
By Drishya Nair | Sep 14, 2012 08:34 AM EDTAccording to a new study, about half of U.S. adults (aged 30 and above) have gum disease, and apparently the rate is higher among senior citizens.
