Changes to the bacterial balance in the mouth can trigger inflammation and other harmful effects in the body.
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There is ample evidence that poor oral health plays a role in many chronic diseases.
Want to improve oral health? Channel your inner Popeye and eat plenty of leafy greens – a nitrate rich diet could help prevent dental issues before they begin.
Do you brush for two minutes, with the correct type of brush and toothpaste? Did you know you’re supposed to spit, not rinse after brushing? And that brushing at the wrong time can cause damage?
Chronic gum disease is the biggest cause of tooth loss in people over 30 years old, and affects 10 to 15% of the population on average.
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Professor, Head of Periodontics, The University of Melbourne
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Lecturer, School of Health and Life Sciences, University of the West of Scotland
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Senior Lecturer and General Dentist, School of Dentistry, The University of Queensland
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Clinical Professor of Periodontics and Endodontics, Stony Brook University (The State University of New York)
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SUNY Distinguished Professor of Oral Biology, University at Buffalo
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PhD in Biomedical Science (Microbiology), Cape Peninsula University of Technology
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