Diseases of the gum, including gingivitis and periodontitis, are serious infections that can lead to tooth loss Periodontal ("around the tooth") disease is a chronic bacterial infection affecting the gums and the bones supporting the teeth

When you brush your teeth, do your gums bleed Are your gums swollen and tender

There is a health problem that almost 47 million people may already suffer from but not be aware of We can have it for years but not know it until something serious happens

Aging can affect our body on many levels We gradually slow down physically and mentally, and may experience other changes that are surprising

Sleep Medicine is a fairly new field of medical study focusing on snoring and sleep apnea, two very common but potentially life-threatening disorders that can lead to simple daytime fatigue or affect an individual’s life with serious diseases, such as stroke or heart attack At the end of a long, hard day, most of us look forward to sleep

Only recently have the full effects of sleep apnea been recognized to uncover just how deadly this disorder can be Research into the condition continues to uncover more important information, linking sleep apnea to several serious side effects, including: • Arrhythmias • Stroke • Heart attack • Decreased growth hormone production • Inadequate school or work performance • Greater incidence of traffic and workplace accidents Most individuals afflicted with sleep apnea are not even aware of the problem

If you or your spouse has a snoring problem, both of you are likely suffering Snoring can interrupt a good night’s sleep and affect daytime activity because of fatigue, an often overlooked condition that is both annoying and potentially dangerous and has been cited as the cause of traffic-related and work-related accidents

Laser resurfacing, also known as laser peel, is a fairly recent treatment designed to reduce facial wrinkles and correct skin irregularities such as blemishes or acne scars Laser resurfacing involves short, concentrated pulsating light beams that remove and resurface the skin layer by layer for a precise finish and a smoother, tighter appearance

Breast augmentation surgery is not a decision to make lightly Surgery is surgery, no matter how popular the procedure, with all the risks inherent to a surgical procedure

If you struggle out of bed after two hours sleep, a night of partying and overeating, you will naturally feel tired and drag through the day But if you go to bed at a reasonable hour and still wake up tired, you could have an underlying health problem

Living in today's high tech world stresses our bodies in ways our ancestors never experienced The stress may be job related or home related or both

It's the least expensive item in your diet It requires no preparation whatsoever

Stress is a fact of life in today's high tech society There are simply not enough hours in the day to accomplish all that we need to do

Stress is an unpleasant feeling in itself but it can also trigger additional problems such as tension headaches There are many methods for relieving stress but some of these just treat the symptom

Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal resulting in a lack of space to accommodate the nerves The spinal canal contains the nerves that connect to the skin and muscles of the legs

Bad breath, or ‘halitosis’, is a common issue for many people Bad breath may be caused by something as simple as what we eat, or may stem from more serious issues, such as bacteria in the mouth or digestive system issues

Yoga is considered to be an extremely effective method for relieving stress Many people avoid yoga with the idea that they either can't or don't wish to maneuver their body into a pretzel

Have you ever noticed how snoring is often used to get laughs on TV shows and cartoons When you think about it, there is really nothing funny about snoring

Vehicle inspection is the process of having one’s vehicle inspected by a certified agency as mandated by local or state governments A vehicle inspection involves the testing and inspection of different areas of the vehicle to make sure the vehicle is safe for the environment and safe to drive on the roadways

The Tatra 603 may be the only car that was built for distinct elite, had sales politically regulated, and starred in films The 603 was built by Tatra, an automobile manufacturer in the country that was formerly Czechoslovakia

Like Henry Ford and Adolph Hitler, William Morris conceived the idea of a small car which would have luxury features but would be priced so that millions of working class people who traveled by public transit could afford to purchase a car and drive The car should be small, durable and economical

Like Henry Ford and Adolph Hitler, William Morris conceived the idea of a small car which would have luxury features but would be priced so that millions of working class people who traveled by public transit could afford to purchase a car and drive The car should be small, durable and economical

A green vehicle is a motor vehicle that is considered to be more environmentally friendly than a normal motor vehicle and emits less pollution from the exhaust pipe The green vehicles still provide drivers with a reliable form of transportation despite their low emissions rate and their smaller size

A green vehicle is a motor vehicle that is considered to be more environmentally friendly than a normal motor vehicle and emits less pollution from the exhaust pipe The green vehicles still provide drivers with a reliable form of transportation despite their low emissions rate and their smaller size

The Mazda Motor Corporation is an associate company of the Ford Motor Company and is headquartered in Fuchu, Aki, Hiroshima, Japan A handful of Mazda vehicles have been rebadged and sold under the Ford name in the United States

The Suzuki Motor Corporation has been in business since 1909 and its headquarters is located in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, Japan The current CEO is Osamu Suzuki and the current COO is Hiroshi Tsuda

A chopper is a motorcycle but not the traditional type Choppers are motorcycles that have been radically modified by the owner or even the manufacturer

The moped is a form of motorized scooter or bicycle that does not move as fast as a motorcycle or motor vehicle but still gets the job done Mopeds are popular in the United States and all throughout Europe

During the decade of the 1930's it was quite common to hear the phrase, "It's a doozy" This was used to describe anything that was the best of everything

An oil change is part of vehicle maintenance that keeps the car running effectively and smoothly and keeps the engine healthy If a car’s oil is not changed on a regular basis then the engine can develop sludge, which will slow down its power and lead to other mechanical problems within the operation of the vehicle

It used to be that if you couldn’t find your destination you pulled into a gas station to ask the attendant, you bought a map and tried to navigate your way to your location or you called the venue and ask them for directions Or if you believe in the male stereotype, you don’t admit to being lost and use some sort of crazy intuition to find your way

Hitting the road any time of the year can be a fun way to get where you want to go and for many can be nothing more freeing at times especially with the right crew in tow (friends, kids, family, etc) For years and years road trips have been an American tradition from coast to coast, north to south or even going as far south as Mexico or far north as Canada

So you bought into all of the advertised benefits of owning a hybrid vehicle You now feel like your carbon footprint is a little smaller and you have seen the benefits of saving money on gas after driving around your new fuel efficient car

You’ve seen the stickers on the windows of cars and in today’s modern times most car buyers know that there is a difference between the city miles per gallon and the highway miles per gallon These estimates are provided to car manufactures from the Environmental Protection Agency’s Federal Test Procedure

There was for a time about half a century ago when science fiction writers and artists had envisioned the 21st century as a fantastical future Certainly a far cry from our current woes in politics and the economy, people 50 years ago thought of the year 2000 the as this wondrous place where all this great technology existed and our world seemed to be a utopian wonderland with moving sidewalks and … flying cars

In today’s economy, with the gas prices being as high as they are, having to get up and commute 20+ minutes to work sucks What can be even worse is working underneath someone who either mismanages you or who doesn’t pay you what you’re really worth

Contrary to popular belief, you don't necessarily have to be a size two in order to be healthy Surprisingly, there are a great deal of people out there, women in particular, who starve themselves- who are bulimic or anorexic just so that they can “look” good

Of the various methods talked about to build muscle fast, many are totally incorrect One theory totally wrong is that without the use of steroids, thin people cannot build muscle fast

Zoloft is one of the many popular drugs in the SSRI family SSRI’s or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are most often prescribed to treat depression, anxiety, post traumatic stress disorder or PTSD and premenstrual dysphoric disorder or PMDD

Acupressure is a form of massage therapy It originated in China many years ago and is also used in Japan where it is called shiatsu