As part of my work, I get to talk to a lot of people about dental health and from listening to their stories of pain, suffering, solutions and treatments that do not provide long-term relief is something I find very frustrating! I think that by now, in our modern age, better answers should be provided [...]
Gum disease is a condition that seems to plague a good number of people, but most especially those who are advanced in age. It is also said to be a silent killer, spawning certain types of heart disease.
However, the question is, is there even a way to prevent it, given its propensity? It is said that [...]
Dental disease, specifically those affecting the gums, is one of the most common diseases that affect virtually millions of people. There are many factors that could cause this. As opposed to what some may say about gum disease and tooth loss being only an outcome of plaque and too much intake of sugar, there are [...]
There is an incredible misconception that you must have broken and crumbled teeth and receding gums as a consequence of aging. Is this really the truth?
I remember a coworker who broke a tooth while eating. The tooth split in half on some morsel of food that may or may not have been very hard. Even [...]
It is quite amazing when you stop to consider all of the different ideas and notions about proper dental care. These seemingly conflicting theories leave the patient – or more accurately – the consumer, in a sea of bewilderment most of the time.
For instance, is fluoride in mouthwash and toothpaste good or bad? Many dental [...]
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Change is right around the corner. There are many things on the horizon. For example, they can regrow teeth if there is any root left alive. It has been done in a lab. But when will it be commercially available? Who knows?
Gum tissue can be grown in the lab from the patient’s own cells. [...]
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Waking up in the morning brushing your teeth is a daily habit for most Americans. We look at our mouth as a function for talking and eating. Like other parts of our body it needs care. This attacks teeth and gums putting you at risk of gum disease, also known as periodontal disease.
One [...]
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What is gum disease exactly?- Gum disease can be but is not often an extremely painful and uncomfortable infection affecting the tissue and bone area around teeth. Bacteria found in plaque and tartar build-up is the one and only culprit causing the infection. Bacteria in turn is caused by a lack of proper oral [...]
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Definition- Gum disease also known as Periodontitis refers to infection in the area in and around teeth specifically the tissue and bone. The main cause of infection is bacteria found in the tartar and plaque build-up caused by a lack of oral hygiene. Large amounts of toxins are found in the bacteria, having an [...]
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What is a Periodontal disease? It is a highly developed stage of gum and tissue inflammation. Your periodontist will be able to identify it on your periodical visits. After all you pay him big money to avoid losing your teeth. But besides your dentist, you could invest in a hydro floss, which should not [...]