Studies have shown that maintaining a healthy mouth may keep your body healthier and help you avoid diabetes, heart disease and stroke.

People can maintain their oral health by practicing regular dental care habits and reporting problems to their dentist promptly.

Tooth decay is the disease known as caries, or cavities, symptoms of gingivitis include red, swollen gums and bleeding sometimes when you brush if you have any of these symptoms, see a dentist immediately.

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