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How to keep your teeth and gums healthy? is it important to keep your teeth and gums healthy?

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3 Keys: 3 keys to oral health: brush/floss twice a day, see your dental team as often as you can, and avoid all destructive habits (smoking, unprotected contact sports, teeth clenching/grinding, nail biting, etc.). Oral health is important not just for nutrition and speech, but overall health, wellness, and longevity as well. Luckily, it's pretty easy to have a healthy mouth if you're motivated.

Answered 12/25/2012

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Dr. James Donley answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Yes: 75% of individuals over the age of 12 have some stage of gum disease. It is caused by inadequate home care. There are other contributing factors such as smoking, genetics, and nutrition. I like to see individuals a rotadent electric tooth brush with closys mouth rinse and toothpaste. It is important because the infection is linked to heart attack, stroke, diabetes, cancers, and premature births.

Answered 12/26/2012

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