Growing up, most of us learned how to brush our teeth and gums, and were instructed to do so at least twice a day, without exception -- and for good reason. Beyond the obvious benefits of dental health, which include avoiding unsightly teeth stains and painful cavities, a healthy mouth has been increasingly linked to other health issues.Just this summer, a study found a possible link (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/07/07/gum-disease-pregnancy-chances_n_890529.html) between gum disease and an increased difficulty conceiving children, and periodontal disease has been linked (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0002051/) to a host of heart problems -- including coronary artery disease -- as well as an increased chance of becoming diabetic. It seems fairly clear that oral health is something that we shouldn't be neglecting. Unfortunately, a recent Gallup poll (http://www.gallup.com/poll/149504/Residents-Mass-Connecticut-Lead-Nation-Dentist-Visits.aspx) suggests that many Americans do just that.More... (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/25/states-dental-care_n_978378.html)
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