Poor dental care and oral hygiene not only can change the way
you look, but Dr. Michael Roizen says they can also cause health
problems like heart disease, stroke, memory loss, impotence and
wrinkles of the skin. Keep your 32 teeth clean and strong with
advice from Dr. Roizen, Dr. Oz and Dr. Arthur Perry, plus author
and dentist to the stars Dr. Jonathan Levine. The type of
toothpaste you use isn't that important, as long as it's
something you like and will use and you are brushing and
flossing for an adequate amount of time, Dr. Levine says.
However, if you're prone to getting cavities, you need a high-
fluoride toothpaste. If you're prone to gum disease, make sure
you're seeing a dentist twice a year. If you don't floss, you
miss cleaning about 40 percent of each tooth, which can lead to
tooth decay, Dr. Roizen says. According to Dr. Levine, only 10
percent of Americans are flossing regularly, a very low number
considering it's one of the most important things we can do for
ourselves. Proper flossing contrib