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mouth guards

Imagine what it would be like if you suddenly lost one or two of your front teeth. Smiling, talking, eating—everything would suddenly be affected. Knowing how to prevent injuries to your mouth and face is especially important if you participate in organized sports or other recreational activities.

Gingivitis to perio

Periodontitis is a disease of the gums. It begins with bacterial growth in your mouth and, if left untreated, it will end up causing your teeth to become loose and eventually fall out.

sleep

Sleep is an often overlooked essential for optimal health and well-being. Yet millions of people do not get enough sleep and many suffer from lack of sleep. The results of recent surveys reveal that at least 40 million Americans suffer from over 70 different sleep disorders and 60 percent of adults report having sleep problems a few nights a week or more. Most of those with these problems go undiagnosed and untreated.

Thank you to Meditrader member & registered consultant dietitian Raeesa Seedat, from Sydenham Medical Centre in Durban for the infographic. 

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Too much of a good thing can be bad! Read the article below for telltale signs that you may be brushing too hard.