A very popular method in the field of prevention, sports, and therapy is flossing, working with an elastic band. number effects have been reported this approach, but there are so far only a few studies to objectivize declared effects. The aim our study was determine change blood supply musculus biceps brachii during after flossing applied upper limb area shoulder joint. recruited 27 healthy res...

“Is there a mouthwash or toothpaste that removes this plaque and calculus?” asks the patient undergoing periodontal treatment, particularly one who has not succeeded in removing plaque with a toothbrush and dental floss. In reviewing the literature on this subject it was found that scientists and clinical researchers are making a determined effort to understand plaque, while at the same time te...

Current recommendations for periodontal health maintenance emphasize toothbrushing, flossing and periodic dental checkups. The purposes of this study were to examine (1) the effects of these practices on periodontal health and (2) the relationships of demographic and socioeconomic variables with these behaviors and with periodontal health. Adults (n = 319) in the Detroit, Michigan tri-county ar...

AIMS There is a high prevalence of dental loss among patients with diabetes. Understanding the factors that impact dental loss in this population will aid with developing new strategies for its prevention. METHODS Using a cross-sectional study design, diabetes patients presenting for routine clinic visit were evaluated with an investigator-administered questionnaire. Data was collected on dem...

Health messages framed to be congruent with individuals' approach/avoidance motivations have been found to be more effective in promoting health behaviors than health messages incongruent with approach/avoidance motivations. This study examines the processes underlying this congruency effect. Participants (undergraduate students, N = 67) completed a measure of approach/avoidance orientation (th...

Gains in oral health have been considerable in the last 50 years. However, by adolescence 68% of people have tooth decay and gingivitis is also prevalent, with 50% of US adults experiencing this around a minimum of three to four teeth. Brushing and flossing are typically considered to be the basic procedures required for good oral hygiene; yet oral hygiene is generally inadequately performed. P...