We acknowledge that alcohol abuse, in and of itself, can destroy lives. But, while the national campaign focuses on the overuse of alcohol and its effect on the lives of those who overindulge, we turn our attention to the 10 ways that even moderate alcohol consumption negatively undermines oral health:
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Some 54,000 Americans will be diagnosed with oral or oropharyngeal cancer this year.
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Move. Once you have started to get your blood flowing on a regular basis, challenge yourself by introducing some basic exercise routines or lifting modest weights. If you are new to exercise, take advantage of introductory free trials at nearby gyms, which usually offer free fitness assessments.
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With an average 635,000 heart-related deaths each year, experts name cardiac disease as the leading cause of death for men, women, and people of most racial and ethnic groups in the United States.
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Today, the sheer volume of available toothbrushes is overwhelming: angled heads, raised bristles, oscillating tufts. With so many choices, which toothbrush should you choose?
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In a world filled with sugary temptations, dental decay is common. One way to help prevent cavities from occurring is through the use of fluoride.
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A misaligned or impacted tooth can put pressure on adjacent teeth leading to a dull, aching, throbbing pain. Like too many people trying to pile into a crowded elevator, the mouth can accommodate only so many teeth. When the number of teeth challenge available space, pain can ensue.
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The hardest tissue in the body, enamel covers the dentin and forms the outermost layer of the crown.
Most health experts agree that the most important component to a healthy lifestyle is that you make it a habit. If you work out regularly, avoid unhealthy foods and eat lots of lean meats and greens, your body will be fit and far less likely to succumb to disease.
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While parents of toddlers understand that they need to brush their child’s teeth, sometimes it’s necessary to do so even for older kids. Make sure the brush is angled properly at the gum line, especially since brushing someone else’s teeth is different than brushing your own.
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