tooth brushing

That's the finding of a study presented March 31 at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) annual conference.

Scientists believe that bamboo toothpicks are the most dangerous and inefficient way of cleaning teeth.

DailyMail reported that scientists have found that bacteria residing in the mouth can cause blood vessel blockage, which in turn leads to a very rare infection called endocarditis.

Proper oral hygiene not only helps prevent diseases of the teeth and gums but also significantly reduces the risk of pneumonia.