dr. gerry curatola is a dentist and professor at new york university, hi. - hi, thanks for having me. - our pleasure, doc. so what's one of the problems poor brushing can cause? - well as you said it's more than about dirty teeth, it's really about getting diseases in your mouth. and not just tooth decay and gum disease r your w mouth can actually cause a problem fohole body? - well studies have shown that diseases in your mouth can increase your risk of a heart attack by ten times. it can increase your chance of getting adult type diabetes by seven times. and if you're a young pregnant woman, it can have very bad effects on the term of your pregnancy. - wow, you know i'd love to ask you a few more questions, see you later. - that (laughs)'s a great . (patriotic music) - here's a law that's still on the books.noy if you own a lion, you can't take him to the movies. at least not in baltimore where it's against the law. for some reason, maryland lawmakers didn't think bringing a giraffe, for obvious reasons. hey down in front! - it's time for another important message, brought to you by the n

dr. gerry curatola is a dentist and professor at new york university, hi. - hi, thanks for having me. - our pleasure, doc. so what's one of the problems poor brushing can cause? - well as you said it's more than about dirty teeth, it's really about getting diseases in your mouth. and not just tooth decay and gum disease but it could be far worse. that diseases in your mouth can increase your risk of a heart attack by ten times. it can increase your chance of getting adult type diabetes by seven times. and if you're a young pregnant woman, it can have very bad effects on the term of your pregnancy. - wow, you know i'd love to ask you a few more questions, doctor, but i think i better go and brush my teeth. (laughs) - that's a great idea. (patriotic music) - here's another crazy law that's still on the books. if you own a lion, you can't take him to the movies. at least not in baltimore where it's against the law. for some reason, maryland lawmakers didn't think bringing a tiger to the movies should also be illegal. hey down in front! - it's time for another important message, brought to you