1-888-632-5353

M-F 8 AM - 9 PM EST  
livechat my cart
Get 3 Extra Months FREE!

We are offering our new members 3 extra months of plan membership for free - a $20 to $50 value! Join a discount dental plan today and enjoy 15 months of dental care savings at no additional cost.
you are here: DentalPlans.com; Dental Health Article;> Dental experts give tips for healthy gums
Dental Care & Health Care Articles

Dental experts give tips for healthy gums
Updated: 6/9/2008 2:00:19 PM
 
Gum disease is a big problem, affecting 75 per cent of Americans over their lifetime and acting as a major cause of tooth loss, as well as contributing to a range of other health problems.

The Columbia Tribune has spoken to experts and come up with a number of preventative measures people can take to stave off gum disease, starting with flossing. It recommends flossing before brushing, or using a tooth pick or interdental cleaner, in order to remove any bacteria between the teeth.

The newspaper spoke to dentist Dr Ron Schefdore, who suggested that the whole mouth should be given a once-over with a toothbrush as there is more bacteria on the tongue and the roof of the mouth than on the teeth.

Meanwhile, Dr Christine Wu from the Chicago College of Dentistry informed the Tribune that rinsing with black tea could reduce plaque formation and the production of acids that cause tooth decay.

Finally, to ensure teeth are brushed for an adequate amount of time, June Lee, spokeswoman for the Academy of General Dentistry, advocated turning up the radio or iPod and brushing for the length of a song.

Gum disease has been linked with an increased risk of cardiovascular problems, diabetes and cancer.
ADNFCR-1507-ID-18630722-ADNFCR

© 2008 Brafton Inc.

Customer Care - 1-888-632-5353 Toll Free
  
Additional Articles
Researchers investigate association be...
Sedation may be a good option for peop...
Survey finds that a person's smile may...
Survey indicates that Americans value ...
Free clinics may be overwhelmed with n...
Wisconsin dentists claim patients hold...
New programs in Kansas address the sta...
Dental schools opening clinics to prov...
Experts: A person's teeth says a lot a...
Veterans receive help to improve their...
Chilean mine disaster prompts experts ...
Men may be at greater risk to develop ...
Experts encourage diabetics to be awar...
Free dental care provided for the unin...
Experts: People with diabetes need bet...
Adults in Maine receive free oral care...
Gum disease patients can seek affordab...
Students who are enrolled in dental pr...
Events for free dental care service a ...
Free dental care provided for adults i...
Dentists urge patients to seek dental ...
Dental practices join together to help...
Adults in Michigan receive dental care...
Good dental health is important for a ...
Tooth decay puts strain on ERs
Sugar free gums may help prevent cavit...
New clinic helps West Virginia uninsur...
Study: Poor dental health can lead to ...
Smoking leads to dental health problem...
Green tea linked to dental health
Untreated periodontal disease linked t...
Dental clinic for the underprivileged ...
Dental insurance lowers cost of fixing...
New Hampshire health officials seek to...
Lawsuit blames Florida's Medicaid reim...
Medi-Cal cuts shrink number of Califor...
Dental clinic struggling to address so...
West Virginia health officials seek to...
Laser surgery could become basic form ...
Diet tips to improve dental health

Add to Google MSN Individuals Add Individuals To My Yahoo  Subscribe with Bloglines   Subscribe in NewsGator Online Individuals News Feed

The materials and articles published on DentalPlans.com are for informational purposes only. Although DentalPlans.com strives to be accurate and complete, the information is provided without liability for errors. DentalPlans.com does not warrant the accuracy or completeness of the information, text graphics, links, or other items contained on DentalPlans.com.

DentalPlans.com expressly disclaims liability for errors or omissions in these materials and DentalPlans.com makes no commitment to update the information on DentalPlans.com.

DentalPlans.com expressly disclaims all liability for the use or interpretation by others of information on DentalPlans.com. Decisions based on information contained on DentalPlans.com are the sole responsibility of the visitors, and visitors agree to hold DentalPlans.com and its Affiliates harmless against any claims for damages arising from decisions visitors make on such information.

Nothing on DentalPlans.com constitutes medical advice or other forms of advice. DentalPlans.com assumes no responsibility for material created or published by third parties linked to DentalPlans.com with or without DentalPlans.com’s knowledge.