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Not Just For Cavities: Brushing Your Teeth Affects Your Body’s Total Health

10:00PM June 10, 2011 | Matthew Rogers

Aside from the obvious social implications, getting a bit lax on brushing your teeth can lead to more than just cavities. The same bacteria that causes tooth decay has been linked straight to heart disease, and even strokes, and it’s more than just coincidence that “plaque” is used to describe both the stuff in your mouth, and the stuff clogging in your arteries. More »

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Late-Night Snacking Will Ruin Your Teeth

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10:00AM June 3, 2010 | Angus Kidman

Midnight snacking hunched over a monitor is the geek way. But as well as ruining your sleep patterns, it turns out to be demonstrably bad for your teeth. More »

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Shut Your Eyes When Brushing For Whiter Teeth

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4:30PM September 8, 2009 | Angus Kidman

We told you a while back how switching your tooth-brushing hand can improve your willpower, but if it’s shinier teeth you’re after, then shutting your eyes may be a better bet. More »