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...slightly less important (and less exciting) than cleaning their storm gutters. While most people would rush off to the doctor's office if they tore a ligament or had a cut that wouldn't heal, few seem to view their oral health with the same urgency, says Dr. Marjorie Jeffcoat, Rosen Professor at the University of Alabama School of Dentistry and a coauthor of the report. And while missing a few dentist appointments isn't likely to kill anyone, years of neglect could take their toll - in ways most people might not expect. "We are beginning to see information suggesting...
...does a little gum inflammation manage to disrupt the entire body? Scientists are still feeling their way through this mystery, but Dr. Jeffcoat presents one possible explanation for one unwanted result of gum disease. "Doctors theorize that bacteria in plaque causes infection, which can lead to inflammation. The inflammation means the body is putting out chemicals to try and fight off the infection. And one of the chemicals the body puts out is prostaglandin, which is very similar to drug used to induce labor." So keep flossing and brushing - and remember, the recommended two minutes is longer than you think...
SOUTH CAROLINA: Lester 11-19 9-9 31; Miars 5-18 1-3 12; Williams 2-9 6-7 10; Ramsey 2-6 2-4 6; Jeffcoat 2-5 0-0 4; White 2-4 0-0 4; Godfrey 1-5 0-0 3; Lee 1-5 0-0 2. TOTALS...
...Irvin, Marvin Alexander and Kelvin Martin. The offensive line helped Walker run for more than 1000 yards. Everson Walls, Ron Francis and Michael Downs provide stability in the defensive secondary. The only question mark is the defensive line. They're old, but young guys like Danny Noonan and Jim Jeffcoat have already emerged as stars. And the linebackers are strong as ever...
...optimistic that flurbiprofen and other not yet tested, non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory drugs will prove to be an effective way of slowing down bone loss around the teeth." said Assistant Professor of Periodontology Ray C. Williams, who is conducting the research with Marjorie Jeffcoat, also an assistant professor of Periodontology...