You may have heard that your oral health can affect everything from your heart health to your baby’s health and even impact diabetes treatment. More research is showing just how much a healthy smile can influence a healthy body—and even a healthy mind. Bacteria involved in oral health conditions such as tooth decay and gum […]
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Flossing is an important step in any oral care routine. In fact, experts estimate that when you skip flossing, you’re missing a huge part of what keeps your mouth clean—about 40% of it [1]. The good news is that flossing doesn’t have to be a huge chore. There are many flossing aids available that can […]
Being sick is never fun. Between having a stuffy nose, sore throat, and coughing, having a cold is not on anyone’s wish list. However, each year adults in the United States suffer between two and three colds, making this sickness one of the most common [1]. A cold can affect your energy, appetite, and even […]
Up to 23 million Americans could be impacted by long COVID symptoms [1]. These are people who are still experiencing symptoms four weeks after their initial infection of the virus. Even if you’ve had a mild or asymptomatic COVID-19 infection, it’s possible that you could experience inflammation and an impacted stress response even 40 days […]
An increasing body of research is showing just how much oral health is connected to the rest of your body. Research shows that oral bacteria can play a role in heart health, diabetes, and even Alzheimer’s disease [1]. However, new research is showing that your oral health may influence your blood pressure as well. Here’s […]
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