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Oral Health
Maintaining your oral health relies not only on good oral hygiene practices, but also your knowledge. In this section you can educate yourself on how anorexia, heart disease, tongue piercing and other factors affect your oral health.
Many seniors have special health care needs, and the same is true when it comes to oral health. Articles such as "Seniors Can Keep Their Teeth for a Lifetime" and "Oral Health Care for Seniors" offer invaluable oral health information for seniors. If you know seniors who live in nursing homes, "Oral Care in Nursing Homes" will shed light on the quality of care provided.
It has long been accepted that milk contains calcium, which is good for your bones. Yet, since "lactose intolerance" has become a buzzword in the health and food industries, more people are staying away from milk -- sometimes at the detriment of their teeth. Read "Combating the Milk Myth" and "Milk’s Role in a Healthy Diet" to get the facts on milk.
Smoking cigarettes can cause a variety of oral health problems, including gum disease and oral cancer. If you smoke, it’s vital that you receive quality dental care, as well as a yearly oral cancer screening. Early detection of oral cancer can save your life. Read how in the "Tobacco" section.
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