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Habits You Need to Break: This Week on AOL Health

They always say, it's the little things -- not the big things -- that matter. According to AOL Health, that's especially true when it comes to our ... Read More »

Exercise improves periodontal health

Want to know another reason -- beyond those you can already think of -- why you should keep doing all those pull-ups, running all those miles, hiking ... Read More »

Taming bad breath

Maybe you know you have it and want to fix it. Maybe you don't know you have it, and your friends are trying to figure out a tactful way to tell you. ... Read More »

Most people still aren't good at brushing their teeth

Are you good are brushing your teeth well two times per day? Not so fast, according to Dr. Paul Warren, who thinks that most people are "no good" at ... Read More »

Why is a chronic gum infection not good for heart health?

As Rigel posted on earlier, there are some health conditions that, when allowed to deteriorate, can affect other systems in the body. In that vein, a ... Read More »

Healthy gums, healthy heart

In a study of 120 people suffering from severe cases of gum disease (periodontitis), those who received more aggressive treatment showed healthier ... Read More »

Don't ignore bleeding gums

Have you ever had bleeding gums before? Many of us know that bleeding gums are a sign of dental or periodontal disease -- and that should not be taken ... Read More »