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Dental caries, otherwise known as tooth decay, is the most common infection in the world and probably the one producing the most anxiety in potential dental patients. Caries goes through two stages: an initial non-cavitated state where decay can stop and no filling is needed, and a later cavitated state where a filling is often needed to stop decay from progressing.

Researchers analyzed data obtained from the 2013 Medical Expediture Panel Survey, which asks about healthcare utilization (including dental care), costs and patient satisfaction. They found 441 of 26,246 people in the database had bacterial pneumonia (1.68 percent) and that those who never had dental checkups had an 86 percent increased risk of pneumonia compared to those who had twice-yearly appointments.

Many parents will attribute fever, diarrhea and constipation to teething, however many experts believe these symptoms are not related to teething itself. Instead, teething presents with swollen and tender gums, drooling, irritability, difficulty sleeping and loss of appetite.

Reviewed By Ray Spotts

Scrape your tongue, floss and brush your teeth; and while youre at it, gently brush your gums as well. It stimulates blood circulation, as well as removing germs at the base of the teeth. And choose your toothpastes and rinses carefully. Look for natural botanical rather than chemical-laden toxic products.