Archive for May, 2010
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smokeless tobacco
Tuesday, May 25th, 2010
Smokeless or “chewing” tobacco is thought to be safer than cigarettes-WRONG! Smokeless does not mean harmless. It is habit forming and can very easily become an addiction. Nicotine is a drug that affects the entire body health, not just your oral health. What starts as a teen peer pressure habit (usually affecting boys), can lead [...]
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Flossing, it can save a life
Saturday, May 22nd, 2010
Recent research has shown that flossing can reduce the daily buildup of bacteria in your mouth which can extend your life by as much as 3 years.