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- Some articles about age,
- Some articles about bacteria,
- Some articles about brushing,
- Some articles about dry mouth,
- Some articles about flossing,
- Some articles about gums,
- Quite a few articles about stain removal,
- Some articles about staining,
- Some articles about stains,
- Some articles about tatar,
- Some articles about whitening,
- Some articles about whitening programme,
- Very many articles about whitening toothpaste
Links between Oral and General Health
The human mouth is home to millions of bacteria, which we all know can lead to tooth decay or gum disease, if we don't look after our teeth and gums. Importantly, however,new research is reporting that some of these bacteria can enter the bloodstream and may lead to an increased susceptibility to a range of health problems, including heart valve problems (infective endocarditis), diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. It's early days with this research but, irrespective of the link, it's a useful reminder about brushing, rinsing and interdental cleaning to keep gums and teeth in good condition, and so limit the chance of bacterial entry into the bloodstream.
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