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The Link Between Oral Bacteria And Esophageal Cancer
Porphyromonas gingivalis is present in 61 percent of patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC). The findings, published recently in Infectious Agents and Cancer, only detected P. ging...
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Reviewed by Ray Spotts We've all been there. While we are brushing or flossing our teeth, we see a little bit of pink in the sink or on the string. While a bit of bleeding can sometimes be consider...
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Aching Gums The Signs And Treatments
Reviewed By Ray Spotts There's nothing as annoying as uncomfortable and aching gums. They can make it difficult to talk, to eat or even to clean your teeth properly. But what do they mean? If you h...
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Reviewed By Ray Spotts Candida is incredibly common and most people have some form of it. The problem however lies in the overgrowth of candida that can occur. The excess of candida can lead to man...
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Canker Sores: An Irritating Nuisance
Reviewed By Ray Spotts We've all experienced that little annoyance in the mouth that doesn't feel quite right. You'll be eating or talking and your tongue or teeth will brush up against a tender sp...
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The Link Between Oral Health And The Rate Of Cognitive Decline
Some studies found that oral health measures such as the number of teeth, the number of cavities, and the presence of periodontal disease - also known as gum disease - were associated with an incre...
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Reviewed by Ray Spotts Gum boils are just as unpleasant as they sound. They are generally filled with liquid and occur underneath an infected and sometimes imbedded tooth. The pain that they cause ...
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The effect that plaque and tartar have on teeth is well documented. The most common issue is gum pain, which is usually a sign of gingivitis.
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For those who are unfamiliar with specific oral conditions and issues, gingivitis is one of the most commonly experienced issues. Simply put, gingivitis is the inflammation of the gums. This is oft...
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One common factor for loose teeth in adults is from some type of traumatic dental injury or trauma. Oftentimes this can lead to teeth extractions or loose teeth. If you, or someone you know, has ex...
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