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course, causing heartache and devastation for both families involved. we'll hear what she has to say in just a little while. >> also ahead this morning, on a less serious note, but however it is important, i think people don't realize the pervasiveness of gum disease. and this morning we're going to be talking about oral hygiene. not just because it's a good idea and because it's a problem for bad breath, because it's associated with some serious issues like cardiovascular disease and premature birth if you're pregnant. you're going to get a mouthful of advice from dr. nancy synderman who knows all the answers to the questions. >> and it's the social invitation of the summer. maybe even the year. chelsea clinton tying the knot this weekend. guests will begin arriving tomorrow. so who's going to be there? well we at least know one person who is already there, natalie morales is in rhinebeck, new york, getting all the exclusive details. see anybody famous yet? >> no, this is probably as far as i'm going because they're not going to let me in anywhere near the wedding. the wedding of the decade, some are even calling it here in rhinebeck, about 90 miles north of new york city and the town is all abuzz here as their final preparations are under way. so it is scheduled to be quite the affair here. quite the to-do in town. people really excited about this. i'll tell you a lot more. i've got some exclusive details copping up. and i was just told by the state police that it appears not a lot of a-listers are going to be here. that, it is going to be as secretary of state hillary clinton has said, chillsy and marc mezvinsky's affair. it is going to be their wedding. state police, no oprah, perhaps none of the other big names that we might be expecting. i'll tell you more coming up in a little bit. by the way, quick question for you guys do you know what the connection is between snooki and chelsea clinton? >> no idea. >> i hope it wasn't the situation. >> no idea. >> that would be a situation. >> i don't think that's what we want to hear on the eve of their wedding. >> no, let's not start those rumors. actually, snooki is from nearby here in poe kipsy, not from the jersey shore as you might think. but these days a lot of people here are a lot more excited about the chelsea clinton connection. >> all right, got it, natalie. had me nervous there. we will check back in with natalie. first let's get a check of the top stories from ann. >> thanks a lot, matt. finally some good news in the massive battle against those wildfires in southern california that have forced the evacuation of some 2,000 people since tuesday. the worst of the fires north of los angeles was 25% contained by this morning. however, it has already destroyed at least two dozen houses. a new immigration law takes effect today in arizona, but without it's most controversial provisions. on wednesday a federal judge put most of the law on hold, which means that police can't arrest people for not carrying their legal immigration papers. opponents of the law still plan to continue their protests, and supporters say the setback is just one step in a long process. arizona plans to appeal the ruling, which said immigration enforcement is the role of the federal government. this morning, afghanistan's president hamid karzai pushed the u.s. and other nato allies to take stronger action against terror sanctuaries beyond afghanistan, especially in pakistan. meantime, vice president joe biden in interview that aired earlier on this broadcast answered critics who say that u.s. tax dollars used to build up afghanistan would be better spent at home. >> we're in afghanistan for one express purpose, al qaeda. the threat to the united states. al qaeda that exists in those mountains between afghanistan and pakistan. we are not there to nation build. also on this broadcast earlier this morning, the mother of a young arizona woman whose family was involved in a painful case of mistaken identity. maria guerra was initially told that her daughter abby had been killed in a car crash. and that the daughter's friend, marlena cantu was in critical condition. it turned out her daughter abby was the one that survived. matt asked mrs. guerra if she had been in touch with the family -- with the cantu family since the mix-up. >> i spoke to mr. cantu, after my daughter was in surgery, and he came and he apologized to me. and he was at abby's bed day by day. i know it was true. and he felt so sorry. and i said to him that everything would be okay. >> such a tough situation for the families there. and changing gears now, finally now, a georgia fisherman recorded a pretty frightening and unusual sight. hundreds of alligators on a feeding frenzy in southeast georgia. the fisherman stumbled on the extraordinary event earlier this month. seemed the gators had chased some fish into a narrow part of the swamp. then, as you can see, feeding. >> that is wild. >> isn't it? wow. >> although, florida, and georgia are big rivals in college football, so gators -- >> what? okay. you know, you've been there and you know. >> the worst part about it is that the video came up, i could almost smell the smoke. he's going to put the fire out. you know, you were working on that. >> i better check on the weather. all righty then, let's show you what's happening. the gators -- >> i got it. >> we've got the forest fire forecast for you in california. the tehachapi are looking at sunny, hot conditions. 91 degrees. winds getting a little gusty. not good news for the firefighters there. we've got a risk of strong storms over the dakotas into eastern montana. maybe a tornado or two developing out of that. you can see the showers and thunderstorms firing up. parts of southern south dakota will see overnight we'll see rainfall amounts of about one to three inches. >> we are going to see a few scattered showers and thunderstorms today. some of those could be strong this afternoon to 40% or 50% chance of it. >> that's your latest weather. ann? >> today's daily dose is brought to you by yoplait. it's so good. >> al, thanks. this morning on "today's daily dose" oral health and hygiene. according to the cdc nearly one-third of all adults in the u.s. have untreated tooth decay, which can lead to serious health risks down the road. here to answer your questions, nbc's chief medical editor dr. nancy synderman. good morning. >> hi, ann. >> the numbers are shocking. one in seven adults ages 35 to 44 has gum disease. one in four adults over the age of 64 has gum disease. about 25% of adults 60 and older no longer have any natural teeth. >> yes. >> so this is a -- and this has even more repercussions than just these numbers. >> huge and in a recession one of the first things people stop doing is paying their dentist. so the health concerns, the health of your teeth leads to the health of your heart. osteoprocess, diabetes and early cancers can be found. and there are huge problems with tooth decay now in children who don't have health care access. interestingly, your mouth is the window to the overall health of your body. >> for people who don't have health insurance, people not seeing their dentist, what should people be doing? >> start with the basics. make sure you have fluoride in your water. you have to brush and floss twice a day. stay away from sugary drinks and all the things you know can hurt your teeth. this is a laundry list of the absolute basics for everybody. >> we've got some questions that we'll need to get to. an anonymous e-mail that might be helpful to a lot of mothers, reads when should i take my toddler to the dentist for his first visit. the recommended age always seems to vary? when does he really need to go? >> i think as soon as you see that first tooth. because it allows your child to get accustomed to seeing the dentist. takes away moms being anxious and teaches a baby how to do basic brushing. >> you should go to the dentist every year? >> yeah. >> we've got to go outside to the crowd where we've got a question, i understand. good morning. >> good morning. >> good morning. >> good morning, ann and dr. nancy. >> what's your question, dear? >> my question is, i drink an awful lot of coffee every day. and i was wondering if there's some over-the-counter product that i could use -- >> over-the-counter products for teeth whitening do work and if you're a coffee and tea drinker, tea is san even bigger culprit, you can get gradual staining of your teeth. cigarettes are also a huge problem. so if you're going to, you know, drink tea, or coffee, and i hope nobody is still smoking cigarettes, the over-the-counter whiteners do work. make sure that the ones are not going to hurt your enamel. basically they're mild bleaches. >> also a question from susan in birmingham, alabama. susan, determine. >> good morning. hi, dr. nancy. >> hi, susan. >> when brushing your teeth, is it more important to concentrate on the teeth itself, or the gums? >> both. and i think it's important to sort of break your mouth down into little neighborhoods. start on one side and then the other and down and sort of count. some of the electric toothbrushes are good because they're timed. a lot of times when you use regular handheld toothbrushes we underbrush. your teeth and your gums both need good brushing. make sure you have a soft toothbrush. one of the biggest problems is that people buy hard bristled toothbrushes and they hurt your gums. get soft or extra soft. they massage your gums. >> also your tongue. >> yes, tongue. >> we've got an e-mail from misty from kentucky, she writes i'm -- she writes i grind my teeth at night. my jaw muscles are so tight and my jaw never seems to be in a relaxed position. what can be done to keep my jaw from hurting? >> go back before you go to bed. you have to really try to not take some of your problems to bed with you. this is actual daytime stress taken into the nighttime. whether it's medication or exercise or a cup of warm milk, figure out what you can do to minimize that stress. 23 you're still grinding your teeth, then talk to your doctor about getting a little splint that can at least take the pressure off your jaw. >> i used to grind my teeth -- >> you can stop grinding. >> same for me. absolutely. >> we also have another question from the crowd. good morning out there. what's your name and what's your question? >> good morning. >> good morning. >> i have a question. if you chew gum or should you chew gum, which is better for you, sugar or sugar free? >> i'm not a big gum lover only because people have such lousy personal habits. i hate hearing people chomp. i hate snapping and chomping. that aside, with that set aside it doesn't really matter to me. interestingly the sugar in gum gets diluted with your saliva so quickly that it doesn't stick. it's the sugar in things like raisins that stick to your teeth that cause a bigger problem. so, whether it's sugar free or sugared gum, it really doesn't cause much of a problem. >> but some gum actually says it's good for your teeth. >> that's because the beth thing for your teeth is a lot of saliva. if you've seen people who have radiation treatments they have a naturally dry mouth and they don't have a lot of saliva. they said they have more problems with dental care. anything that makes saliva, fine with me. >> you just convinced me to chew gum. kimberly from oklahoma -- she says via e-mail, i sometimes have a horrible taste in the back of my throat and after a few days this white round thing appears in my mouth and my throat. what can be the cause of this? >> unless you have this you think what in the world is she talking about. this is classic chronic adult tonsillitis. there are little deep crypts in the tonsil and over the years, they collect viruses and bacteria and food particles. and what happens, stuff comes out, causes bad breath, tastes lousy. chronic sore throat. this may be the number one indication in a tonsillectomy in a young adult. >> you need to see your doctor. >> you might need a simple tonsil ekt hi. >> dr. nancy synderman. always here to help people. we love it when you're here. >> you bet. >> coming up next, whether you're looking for a cheap getaway or the best shopping in the travel. budget table is out -- out with its reader's choice awards. and a little bit later exclusive details about chelsea clinton's wrup coming wedding. to try our delicious chef boyardee big beef ravioli? sure. and, mom, did you know that in every bowl of chef, there is a full serving of -- [ gasps ] but there's a full -- no, but in every bowl of -- don't -- with the -- but it's -- there's -- stop...talking. but there's a -- nope. 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>> a lot of cruise lines but royal caribbean came out on top. >> royal caribbean is having a banner year. bigger is better in their world. they came out with "oasis of the seas" in 2009. 6,000 people on that ship. this year another big one in december. so anything you want to do on one of their lines, you can do it. >> all right. donkey get away. island getaways always a big vacation favorite. >> yes. >> usually when you think island, i think the caribbean. not so for your readers. >> this was a bit of a surprise, we got maui. i think win of the reasons is that, you know, hawaii has been especially affordable over the past year, and hawaiian airlines is running a promotion now called endless summer that they're extending to the fall. round trip airfare from the west coast to maui, $308. so you know, the value is really there for travelers. you get the beach, you get the volcano. it's great. >> economy is kind of tough but people still looking for the affordable, exotic vacation. >> the dominican republic won. it's sort of set to overtake jamaica in terms of popularity in the caribbean. one of the reasons, airfares are really kind right now. they're down about 8% to the dominican republic, which is great. and the peso-to-dollar ratio is remaining low. you've got all-inclusive resorts. it's that easy, island escape. >> people like to shop when they go on vacation. big apple number one. >> here we are. so you know, i always say, you know, you can either get something for the most expensive or the least expensive in new york. and whether you're walking down fifth avenue or going to the garment district, the flower district, it's a bounty in new york city and everybody just loves its. >> airlines are always getting a bum rap. southwest airlines did pretty well for you. number one. rental cars, enterprise. enterprise won. and then for folks who like those apps. you say the number one app for your readers, flighttracker. >> flight tracker. $4.99 for this app. you're holding in your hand all the information you're going to need if your flight gets canceled. it has information on 1400 airlines. so don't weight in line. just pull out this app. >> nina, thanks so much. >> thanks so much for having me. >> up next we're going to head to rhinebeck, new york, where preparations are under way for chelsea clinton eps big wedding. and later a live performance from flo rida. first these messages. ♪ ♪ there's a land that i see, where the children are free. ♪ ♪ come with me, take my hand, and we'll live... ♪ ♪ ...in a land where the river runs free... ♪ ♪ ...in a land to a shining sea...♪ ♪ and you and me are free to be you and me... ♪ ♪ pass a breadstick to your favorite uncle. ohhhh!!! ohhhh!!! we had a ball. announcer: try our new parmesan polenta crusted dishes. with chicken breasts. or steak medallions. both with our 4 cheese ravioli in creamy alfredo. at olive garden. ♪ ♪ da da-da, da, da, da-da ♪ da-da, da, da, da ♪ da, da, da-da-da, da, da-da-da, da, da-da ♪ [ female announcer ] there's a place called hidden valley where kids not only eat their vegetables, they can't get enough. ♪ hidden valley ranch. makes vegetables delectable. discover four more ways to make vegetables delectable with farmhouse originals from hidden valley. how do i know if i'm getting a good deal? 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(announcer) tim and richard smucker grew up learning that you have to pick fruit at the peak of perfection if you want jam to taste extra delicious. it's getting close. (announcer) for five generations, with a name like smucker's, it has to be good. okay, so now it's day four of chelsea watch, as the former first daughter prepares to tie the knot on saturday. >> that's right. you know it's happening just 90 miles north of here? >> no. >> in rhinebeck, new york. "today" national correspondent natalie morales is there. you can feel the excitement there, can't you? >> i can feel the excitement but i haven't spotted chelsea just yet. i can tell you on day four of coverage. this is one of the hotels, the beekman arms inn where a lot of the guests will be arriving for the wedding of chelsea clinton to marc mezvinsky tomorrow. this morning we have new details. of course it's a bedding that's being billed as fit for american royalty and it doesn't appear to disappoint. it's being called the wedding of the decade, an exclusive affair for chelsea clinton and marc mezvinsky in rhinebeck, new york. >> i think it's going to be a very understated, elegant, but befitting a royal wedding for the u.s. >> reporter: bill and hillary clinton have tried to keep a tight lid on details but final preparations are being made at astor court, an elegant 50 acre estate on the hudson. >> we've heard that it's going to be one kind of main office where when people get to rhinebeck they'll check in and they'll be told from there where the hotel will be and where they'll stay. >> reporter: with a price tag rumored to be between $3 million to $5 million, no expense will be spared. security alone is expected to cost more than $200,000. and it will be paid for by the clintons. plus they'll pick up the tab for transportation to and from astor court. once inside, guests can expect flowers by designer jeff latham. >> he's known for everything from madonna to lots of other celebs. he tends to do all single flower arrangements. >> reporter: tmz is reporting the clintons will even bring in swanky $15,000 port-a-potties. and as for party favors? >> they're going to receive clinton vineyard wine, and that is a coincidence that it is their name, but it's not their own vineyard. i think she's tried to incorporate other local businesses. >> reporter: the bride-to-be trying to hide her identity stopped in for a reported final dress fitting at vera wang earlier this week. and where will the bride be spending her final night as a single woman? >> chelsea is going to stay in a private home. which is the smart thing to do, because that's somewhere where she'll have the most privacy. >> reporter: wedding planners have gone to great lengths to try to make sure all eyes are on chelsea and marc this weekend. >> bill clinton has always been a huge personality every time he walks into a room, crowds swarm around him. but i think everybody involved in the wedding is making a deliberate effort to make sure that it is not a bill clinton circus. >> meanwhile, to keep the paparazzi from taking pictures from above, the faa is actually enforcing a no-fly zone over rhinebeck, new york, on saturday at 3:00 p.m. extending into sunday, about 3:30 a.m. and also in terms of president obama, we heard from him yesterday that he says he is not coming because he was not invited to chelsea's wedding. quote, hillary and bill properly want to keep this thing for chelsea and her soon-to-be husband. so it is expected to be a wedding just for them. ann and al? >> all right, natalie, thank you so much. i just really hope that she gets, that chelsea really gets the wedding of her dreams. and just let that -- let that girl have that time. >> i think it's great that they closed the air space. >> i'm with it. i'm even a member of the media. >> however there might be subs. anyway. up next, natural remedies that really work. right after these messages. iends we'll do almost anything. out for drinks, eats. i have very well fitting dentures. i like to eat a lot of fruits. love them all. the seal i get with the super poligrip free keeps the seeds from getting up underneath. even well fitting dentures let in food particles. just a few dabs of super poligrip free is clinically proven to seal out more food particles so you're more comfortable and confident while you eat. a lot of things going on in my life and the last thing i want to be thinking about is my dentures. 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[ ernie ] we make our cookies the way only keebler elves can: with a little something extra. so every bite can be uncommonly good. alternative medicines and therapies are no longer fringe science and are increasingly becoming covered by insurance. from hot flashes to hypertension, new studies are showing that some natural remedies actually do ease symptoms. we've got prevention magazine looking into those remedies and courtney smith is the executive editor. courtney, always great to have you. >> thank you. >> so what does the latest data tell us about how using natural remedies compare to prescription drugs? >> well, we don't want to knock traditional medicine. but what's great is these natural remedies are gentle on the body, they have numerous studies behind them at this point, and you can use them as an adjunct to traditional care to improve your results. and that may mean you can avoid going on a prescription drug, or if you already take one you may be able to reduce the dose. and because they are becoming more affordable, and covered by insurance, they are easier to take advantage of. >> and one of the things that, i think we all know that there are some major benefits to having a massage. but specifically massage for depression. there has been a link that there's a major benefit. >> yes, we think of massage as something we get because we have a stiff neck. but it actually has a major impact on our emotions and numerous studies at this point show that massage therapy can reduce depression and also some studies show that it can relieve anxiety as well as prescription antidepressants. and that's because it stimulates the release of mood-boosting endorphins. so it's worth looking into. >> and people can give each other massages, so there's a little something if you can't afford them. but if you can afford them, even then, they can be covered by insurance, depending on why you apply? >> yes. you should ask your doctor about that. because again, some of the evidence that's accumulating. i would recommend a trained practitioner rather than an at-home massage. >> all right. tai chi for insomnia. >> if you have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, it's worth looking into tai chi. adults who have moderate insomnia who did a 16-week tai chi routine improved their sleep quality. and it's because it's a proven stress reliever. and it's also slow, meditative movement. it's tap nothing a mind/body connection that improves our healing. >> my father used to teach tai chi. he also said it was terrific for balance and for strength. >> it does. >> without pushing yourself too hard. >> and it can help you reduce your risk of falls because of that. >> that's great especially as you age. acupuncture for chronic pain. there's a lot of debate about whether acupuncture actually works. what are we saying here? >> no, it's a powerful pain reliever. at this point numerous studies confirm it relieves a wide range of conditions. people with chronic tension head eks after six sessions saw their symptoms disappear. people with lower back pain who receive acupuncture only did better than patients who only got traditional back pain treatment. and even osteoarthritis of the knee, acupuncture relieves pain and improves mobility. and that's incredible, because that's an irreversible condition. >> so i'm going to give that a try. my favorite of your remedies is basically chocolate. chocolate for severe hypertension. people take drugs for hypertension. they should probably talk to the doctor to make sure they're not changing that, you can actually get help? >> you can use hot chocolate as an adjunct to your blood pressure medication, studies show that when you drink it daily for twoo weeks, if you have severe hypertension, it moderately reduces your blood emperor ush. and every little bit helps. so what you want to do is drink one cup twice a day. that gives you 450 milligrams of flavenol. that is the ingredient in the cocoa that helps keep our artery walls flexible. >> do we have to drink it? can we eat it? is there any reason drinking it is better? >> the study was on hot cocoa. we prefer to go with what the study did. but dark chocolate will have flavonols, as well. two cups of dark hot chocolate give you 450 milligrams. >> meantime, now we think that it's good for rheumatoid arthritis? >> this one the evidence is early based on animal studies. but green tea is so healthy and this is so exciting that we wanted to share it. rats that drank green tea for three weeks daily when they were injegted with a human form of rheumatoid arthritis they were less likely to develop the disease. and researchers believe that the antioxidants in the tea are bolstering immunity and helping our body defend us against rheumatoid arthritis. so if you have to manage this condition it's worth looking at green tea as a nutritional therapy. >> i'm so glad people like you are looking at the leading edge of health to keep us healthy. thank you so much. >> thank you, ann. >> now we're going to talk about what's not healthy. that is bacon. but everybody says it's better with bacon. we're making meat loaf. to find out if that's true, first this is "today" on nbc. 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