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Energy drinks found to damage teeth and gums

The debate over whether energy drinks have health implications usually centers around heart-related issues. But, a new study published in the journal ... Read More »

Avoid over-training to keep your body (and gums) happy

Too much of a good thing ... yeah, this saying applies to exercise, too. While it is very important to always push yourself hard during workouts, ... Read More »

Daily Fit Tip: Ease up -- on your teeth, that is ...

When it comes to brushing your teeth, applying more pressure helps get your teeth as clean as possible, right? Wrong -- and you can even be doing your ... Read More »

Vitamin C may shorten the life of colds

If your mom was one to push the orange juice when you were sniffling and sneezing, she may have had good reason. A review of more than 30 studies ... Read More »

Soda and your teeth: A bad combination

In addition to the many many many reasons not to drink soda, here's another: It rots your teeth. Does this really come as a surprise to anyone? I ... Read More »

Get a toothbrush that tells you exactly what to do

Once you're an adult you only have the one set of teeth, so it's worthwhile to take care of them for that reason alone, if not for the fact that poor ... Read More »

Sensitive teeth? Simple steps for relief

There is nothing worse than that horrible stinging piercing grating nerve pain that comes right when you bite into something hot, or cold, or sweet, ... Read More »

Healthy gums, healthy heart...healthy baby?

Recently there has been talk about how having a healthy mouth and assertive treatment for gum problems can have a direct impact on your cardiovascular ... 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 »