This week the findings of a new study by the specialists from University College London were revealed. British experts are convinced that brushing our teeth two times a day is a perfect way not only to keep our teeth and guns healthy, or prevent bad breath, but it also a great strategy to avoid such problems as heart disease and keep away other serious cardio-vascular ailments.

According to the specialists, dental bacteria can affect our cardio-vascular health, and this study was aimed on researching the effects of our brushing habits on our heart. The experiments and surveys, led by Prof. Richard Watt from University College London, involved 11,000 male and female participants with different dental problems and heart health. The scientists analyzed medical histories of the patients, took their blood samples, interviewed them to learn more about their lifestyle, habits and family.

According to the records, 6 out of 10 participants visit a dentist once per 6 months, and 7 out of 10 participants have a habit of brushing their teeth two times a day. After analyzing the information and adjusting the data received, the specialists found out that those who brush their teeth two times a day on a regular basis have 70% lower chances to develop a heart disease. Therefore, brushing you teeth in the morning and in the evening is a way to healthy heart and living a long life.

It was a known fact that there are links between dental and cardio-vascular health, but this study became the first scientific research for the last 20 years, which was specifically carried out to understand the connections between these two factors. The findings and conclusions of the British specialists were recently published in the British Medical Journal.

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Posted: June 11th, 2010 under Dental Care for Every Day.
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Many of us sometimes experience sudden toothache, and it is very important to know how to reduce it in a safe natural way. There is a great number of natural herbal painkillers, such as mustard, black pepper or garlic, which can be effectively used to relief toothache. Below, you can find the tips on what to do and how to treat toothache naturally.

• Clove oil is considered to be one of the most effective herbal remedies for toothache. Mix clove oil with a pinch of black pepper powder, place to the affected tooth area.
• Mustard oil is another natural option to alleviate toothache. Mixed with a pinch of salt, mustard oil should be massaged into affected gum area.
• Several drops of lemon juice can alleviate toothache.
• To reduce sudden toothache and gum inflammation, it is recommended to use slight tea tree oil infusion as a mouthwash.
• Echinacea tincture cal be used to calm down toothache.
• Using a piece of bay berry bark dipped for some time in vinegar can be another great herbal remedy for toothache.
• It is possible to effectively alleviate toothache by placing a slice of fresh onion on the affected gum or tooth area.
• You can prepare homemade mouth washes using such herbal remedies form toothache as calendula (Calendula officinalis), myrrh (Commiphora myrrha) and sage (Salvia officinalis).
• Other useful medicinal herbs include basil, valerian root, marjoram, asafoetida and others.
• To calm down toothache it is possible to use usual ice cubes, applied from the outside.
• If you are affected by sudden toothache, strictly avoid all too hot, too cold and sweet foods as they will irritate your aching tooth.
• You should be careful about your diet, eat mostly vegetables, fruit, cereal and so on. Avoid junk food.

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Posted: May 28th, 2010 under Miscellaneous.
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Normal color of the tongue is pink, but many people usually have different tongue colors. For an experienced dental specialist it is enough just to cast a glance at the tongue of their client and tell everything about the diseases and ailments the client suffers from. Moreover, sometimes the color of your tongue can tell a specialist not only about your health problems, but also about your habits.

If the tongue is too red, it means that the patient suffers from the problems connected wit heat or dehydration. Those include problems with blood pressure, liver, bladder or possibly some physical injuries. If the tongues is dark-red or purple, it means that the patient has serious blood circulation problems and possibly the ailments connected with digestive system.

If the tongue is light color, it means that the patient has infections or bacterial diseases which are linked to digestive system as well. However, if the tongue has characteristic yellowish color, it means that the person has problems with kidneys and bowels. If the tongue is covered with spots and hubbly, it means that the patient’s bladder does not function properly.

Also, if the tongue has a clearly visible central line, it may signal about possible problems with the spine. If the tongue is too large, it can point on certain vitamin deficiency. Finally, specialists say that when during a dental examination a person’s tongue is constantly shaking and trembling, this means that the person suffers from apathy and possibly depression.

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Posted: May 4th, 2010 under Miscellaneous.
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