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Licorice Root May Cut Cavities, Gum Disease Print E-mail
Written by Matt McMillen - WebMD   
Chinese Licorice Root May Help Prevent, Treat Tooth Decay and Gum Disease

A substance known as the main ingredient of a classic candy may actually be good for your teeth: licorice.

According to a new study in the Journal of Natural Products, licorice root may help keep teeth healthy.

The authors report that compounds found in the dried root of the licorice plant may help prevent and treat tooth decay and gum disease.

But don’t rush to the candy aisle. According to information accompanying the study, what’s sold as licorice candy in the U.S. is no longer flavored with licorice root but with anise oil.
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Warning Over the Risk of Enamel-dissolving... Print E-mail
Written by Sophie Borland - Mail Online   
Warning Over the Risk of Enamel-dissolving DIY Teeth-whitening

Young women are putting their health at risk by using DIY teeth-whitening treatments involving baking soda, ash and hydrogen peroxide, dentists warn.

A growing number of websites are promoting at-home techniques which can cause permanent damage to tooth enamel and gums.

The DIY treatments are being posted on the internet by ordinary members of the public  -  often teenagers.
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Some Dental Treatment Is Linked to Heart Risk Print E-mail
Written by Denise Mann - WebMD   
Study Shows Short-Term Risk After Invasive Dental Procedures

- Heart attack and stroke risk may rise in the month following invasive dental treatments such as tooth extractions, a study shows.

The risk returns to normal levels within six months, according to the study published in Annals of Internal Medicine.
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High Testosterone May Raise Heart Disease Risk Print E-mail
Written by Kathleen Doheny - WebMD   
Study Shows Link Between High Testosterone and Heart Disease in Older Men
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Brushing Teeth 'Halts' Heart Disease Print E-mail
Written by Emma Wilkinson - BBC News   
People who fail to brush their teeth twice a day are putting themselves at risk of heart disease, say researchers.

A Scottish study of more than 11,000 adults found those with poor oral hygiene had a 70% increased risk of heart disease compared with those who brushed twice a day.

The British Medical Journal study backs previous work showing a link between gum disease and heart problems.
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