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New research published in the April 2011 edition of Journal of Periodontology says that women are far better at maintaining healthy teeth and gums because they are more proactive than men are. The study included over 800 participants between the ages of 18 and 19. Participants were given an oral examination as well as asked to complete a questionnaire concerning lifestyle, dental knowledge, dental attitude and oral health behaviors which found the following;
* Women are 26% more likely to floss on a daily basis than men are
* 74% of women would be embarrassed by a missing tooth compared to only 57% of men
* Women are almost twice as likely to have received a regular dental check-up in the past year
* Women are almost twice as likely to notice missing teeth on another person than men
Periodontal disease is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the gum tissue and other structures supporting the teeth. Left untreated, gum disease can lead to tooth loss and has been linked to chronic inflammatory diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and rheumatoid arthritis.
"Never has it been more important to ensure the health of your teeth and gums. You cannot be healthy unless you are periodontally healthy," says Donald S. Clem, DDS, a periodontist in private practice in Fullerton, California and President of the American Academy of Periodontology.
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