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04/19/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

What does your dental health say about your risk for diabetes?

How healthy are your teeth? A new study suggested that your dental health may indicate your risk for diabetes. The study, conducted by a team of researchers from the U.S. and Taiwan, found that poor dental health may be associated with a higher risk for diabetes. “Our findings suggest that dental exams may provide a […]

12/25/2017 / By Ralph Flores

Heart health and mouth health linked: Treating gum disease found to help lower blood pressure

Brushing your teeth will never be the same again after this: keeping gum disease (periodontitis) at bay can help you lower your blood pressure, especially if you’re at risk of developing hypertension (high blood pressure), according to a study presented at the American Heart Association Meeting. Dr. Jun Tao, lead author, and director of the Institute […]

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