concept

oral health

Also known as: dental health, oral health status, oral hygiene

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The Hidden Dangers of Inflammation—And How to Protect Yourself ... lifetimedentalnwa.com Lifetime Dental NWA Mar 14, 2025 3 facts
procedureTo prevent or combat chronic inflammation, individuals should focus on maintaining oral health, engaging in regular exercise, and following proper nutrition.
procedureMaintaining oral health involves brushing teeth twice per day and regular flossing.
claimTobacco and nicotine products cause inflammation and inhibit the body's ability to fight infection, making their elimination vital to oral health and the prevention of gum inflammation and periodontal disease.
Understanding acute and chronic inflammation - Harvard Health health.harvard.edu Robert H. Shmerling · Harvard Health Publishing Apr 1, 2020 2 facts
claimBleeding gums during brushing or flossing may indicate gum inflammation, which warrants a dental check-up and improved oral hygiene.
claimIf gums bleed during brushing or flossing, it may indicate gum inflammation, and the individual should see a dentist for a check-up and improve oral hygiene.
Paleo's evolution and the modern story of stone-age eating - Rily rily.co Rily Mar 20, 2024 1 fact
accountIn the 1930s, Weston A. Price conducted field research on isolated and non-industrialized populations to investigate the link between diet and dental health.
Nutrition and Physical Activity | healthychildcare.unc.edu Healthy Child Care North Carolina 1 fact
claimGo NAPSACC provides online tools designed to assist Early Childhood Education (ECE) programs in meeting evidence-based practices across seven health areas, including nutrition, physical activity, and oral health.
Medicinal plants: bioactive compounds, biological activities ... frontiersin.org Frontiers in Immunology 1 fact
referenceKumar et al. (2021) reviewed the role of antioxidant secondary metabolites from medicinal plants in maintaining oral health in the journal Antioxidants.
Comparison of Traditional Indigenous Diet and Modern Industrial ... isom.ca Journal of Orthomolecular Medicine Feb 26, 2024 1 fact
claimPhysicians in the Canadian Arctic in 1975 identified cases of neonatal hypertyrosinemia secondary to ascorbic acid deficiency, which contrasted with the findings of Weston A. Price in the 1930s regarding the link between diet and dental health.
Investigation of nutritional and phytochemical properties of wild ... nature.com Nature Dec 9, 2025 1 fact
claimAntioxidant secondary metabolites from medicinal plants play a beneficial role in maintaining oral health, as reported in a 2021 study.
Phytochemical and Pharmacological Studies of Traditionally Used ... heraldopenaccess.us Journal of Food Science & Nutrition 1 fact
referenceMurraya koenigii (L.) Spreng. essential oil is used for oral health by stimulating the salivation process, as reported by Utaipan et al.
Global overview of dietary outcomes and dietary intake assessment ... link.springer.com Springer Aug 21, 2021 1 fact
referenceA 2016 study by Mahdi, Sibilio, and Amenta assessed the dental hygiene habits and oral health status of seafarers, published in International Maritime Health.