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Cholesterol

High cholesterol levels in blood may lead to cardivascular disease.

Dental Insurance

But aside from those few programs, an individual's dental care is either partially or fully covered by an insurance plan. Or, if the individual has no insurance coverage, the individual assumes the responsibility for paying all dental care costs as well as any costs assumed by his or her family. Available dental care options vary widely and depend on the individual's personal situation. If employed, the employer might offer some type of dental coverage plan.

Dental Care for Babies

There is this belief among some people that dental care for babies isn't an important issue because those 'baby' teeth will be replaced by permanent teeth. They believe that because baby teeth fall out, the focus should be on the child's permanent teeth.

Everything You Need to Know About Cavities

In order to understand all that's involved in the making of a cavity, you've got to first understand the key players. Those players include saliva, pellicle, plaque and calculus and each resides in the mouth. Saliva is really important when it comes to protecting teeth and keeping our mouths healthy. Saliva keeps teeth, gums and other tissues inside the mouth lubricated and moist. Saliva helps break food down while eating, and afterwards it washes away some of the bits of food that get stuck on teeth. Saliva also can neutralize acids which lowers the amount present in the mouth.

Dental Checkup and Examination

The dental visit, most people enjoy it but others dread it. Here's an overview of the two most common types of dental visits: a dental checkup and a comprehensive dental examination.

Fluoride and Your Teeth

Fluoride plays an important role in keeping teeth healthy by helping to prevent tooth decay. That's why fluoride is added to many toothpastes and why fluoride treatment has become a routine part of dental cleanings.

Cleaning Your Teeth and Gums

Removing plaque from your teeth and gums is what proper dental care is all about. There are daily tasks, occasional tasks and regular check ups with the dentist, as a preventive measure.

The Importance of Dental Care

Everybody knows that dental care is what helps keep our smiles white and our teeth bright. But the reasons why proper dental care is so important go much deeper than that.

Traveling to Malaria Hot Spots

If you could travel, would you? Seeing new places and meeting new people can be an adventure. But, there are more considerations before you travel than just fun. If you are heading for a malaria hot spot, there are a few things you need to know.

The Difference between Colds and Flu

The fall and winter season brings us Thanksgiving and Christmas. It also brings us runny noses and sore throats. Many people suffer from colds and flu symptoms during the winter. The flu can be more severe even life threatening. This article will help you learn to tell the difference between a cold and the flu.

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