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Teeth
Section Editor: Prof Mahesh Verma
Director-Principal,Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences,New Delhi
Teeth affect our physical, mental, and social health. Good teeth are needed to chew food into pieces small enough for the digestive system to handle. They also help us look and feel good. Neglected teeth become diseased and cannot perform their function. They may cause bad breath and spoil a smile as well.
News
Gum disease not tied to pregnancy risks
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Contrary to earlier reports, gum disease, also referred to as "periodontal" disease, does not appear to be associated with preterm births and other pregnancy problems.
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Health Tips
Is it good to scrape or brush the tongue?
Brushing or scraping the tongue twice a day while brushing the teeth reduces the number of bacteria that live on the tongue. These bacteria may cause bad breath.
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