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5 ways neglecting your oral hygiene can cause loss of teeth

June 13, 2013

Do you often regret not caring for your teeth when younger?If you neglect your teeth it will almost certainly catch up with you at some point of your life as gum disease. Whether it is not maintaining a good oral hygiene, not …

8 tips to improve your oral hygiene

April 20, 2013

Everyone wants pearly whites and a healthy mouth but very few people know the right way to brush or floss. Here are 8 tips to improve your oral health: Brush at least twice a day While brushing thrice a day would be ideal, …

‘Risk of heart disease increases by 34% in people with gum and periodontal disease’ (Expert interview)

April 6, 2013

Hypertension and gum disease are two sides of the same coin. Improper nutritional habits, lack of physical activity, stress, smoking, age, obesity, lipid disorders and diabetes mellitus are commonly accepted as the risk factors …

Stages of gum disease

April 5, 2013

If you have been told you have gum disease, you’re not alone. Periodontal diseases range from simple gum inflammation to serious diseases that result in major damage to the soft tissue and bone that support the teeth. In the …

Know your heart health terms – part 3

December 17, 2012

Pacemaker: Cardiac pacemaker is a group of cells within the heart that together induce contractions and control the pace of the heart. When the cardiac pacemaker does not function properly an artificial pacemaker is placed …

A guide to good oral hygiene

April 19, 2013

You follow a good oral hygiene routine when your mouth, teeth and gums are healthy and protected from all kind of diseases and bacteria. Brushing your teeth is only a part of Good oral hygiene; there are many things that you …

Insomnia linked to Alzheimer’s?

September 6, 2012

In a new study working on a mouse model, researchers from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, found that when the first signs of Alzheimer's plaques appear in the brain, the normal sleep-wake cycle is …

What makes your teeth sensitive?

August 24, 2012

Are you one among those who feels the taste of ice cream or a sip of hot tea or coffee is a painful experience? Does brushing or flossing make you cringe? Does a bite down on a chocolate or sipping some hot soup teeth send you …

Why you need to floss

August 16, 2012

Ever wondered what all the fuss is about flossing? Watch this video to find out more. Flossing is an essential part of any oral health care routine. It helps remove plaque from between your teeth, in areas that the toothbrush …

Dental hygiene basics

August 16, 2012

So you brush and floss regularly. But there is more to taking care of those pearly whites. Dentists suggest the following if you want to have your healthy 32 for a lifetime. Step 1: Understand your own oral-health needs. Your …

What is Angina? (Video)

July 31, 2012

That nagging pain in your chest might not be something to ignore. It is estimated that almost 6.4 crore Indians will suffer from coronary artery disease by 2015. Angina or 'angina pectoris' (Latin for squeezing of the chest) …

In five years, you could get vaccinated for heart attack!

April 2, 2012

Vaccines targeting the build-up of fatty deposits in arteries (plaques) could be available within five years to prevent heart attacks. It would be addressing the actual causes of heart disease rather than targeting factors such …

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