Category Archives: Medical Symptoms

How Stress Affects Your Oral Health, Part 1

The following article is from WebMD. Excess stress may give you a headache, a stomachache, or just a feeling of being “on edge.” But too much stress could also be doing a number on your mouth, teeth, gums, and overall … Continue reading

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The Oral Health-Heart Connection: Periodontal Disease and Heart Disease

The following information is from an article by Brenda Conaway at WebMD. The connection between periodontal disease and heart disease is well established in medical literature. People with periodontal disease are almost twice as likely to have heart disease, according to … Continue reading

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What Diabetes Does to Your Mouth, Part 4

This is part 4 in a 4-part series from WebMD. 4 Steps to Protect Your Health The same steps that ensure a healthy mouth also help you manage your diabetes. Eat a healthy diet. Don’t smoke. Keep up with your diabetes … Continue reading

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