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If you think you should only floss occasionally, or keep floss on hand to remove a rogue popcorn kernel or piece of spinach, then there’s more to flossing than you might have previously realized.

In the last decade, medical researchers have uncovered links between oral health and overall physical and mental health. They now agree that poor oral health may be a contributing factor to developing a wide variety of diseases and conditions, including esophageal cancer.

Scientists are close to discovering the relationship between gum disease and heart disease. Discover the link to gum disease and heart disease.

Among the many side effects and complications possible from diabetes is gum disease. How is diabetes related to gum disease and why are people with diabetes more likely to develop gum disease?

Halitosis is the medical term for bad breath. Although it is embarrassing, halitosis is common enough.