Posts Tagged ‘gum disease’

The Dental Woes of Unhappy Patients…

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

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 [...]

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Gum Graft? – How To Tell….

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009

gingivitis The question “How do you know if you need a gum graft?” is often asked by people who meet a dentist in a social setting or at some function or another with some frequency. This is a bit surprising, considering how most people not only don’t want to see a dentist but how they [...]

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Why Fear Gum Disease?

Wednesday, September 16th, 2009

dental irrigators Awareness of gum disease is at our fingertips. Education is readily available. Sometimes we neglect to realize how it can affect us. Bacteria, that forms in the mouth is a main cause. It can cause damage to the gums. Once the bacteria settles over time, it begins destroying tissues between gums and teeth, [...]

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The Second Most Common Disease in the World…

Saturday, September 12th, 2009

oral irrigator Periodontal disease occurs throughout the world and is in fact the 2nd most common dental disease found worldwide. Basically periodontal disease affects the periodontium, which is the tissue surrounding the teeth. Due to improper oral hygiene bacteria can grow and cause the tissue to become inflamed. If left untreated eventually your teeth can [...]

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Gingivitis: What Is Important to Know?

Wednesday, September 9th, 2009

oral irrigator A bright smile, full of clean, healthy teeth, has come to be synonymous with youth and beauty. That is a debatable point. What is not open to debate is the fact that a clean mouth is the only way to prevent gingivitis. Sometimes, a good oral irrigator is very helpful in this regard. [...]

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How Do You Recognize When You Have Gum Disease?

Wednesday, September 9th, 2009

oral irrigator Most people see white, healthy teeth as an attractive feature. Although a bright smile may be a help to your appearance, the more important fact is that a well cared for mouth is the only way to prevent gingivitis, a form of gum disease. Recognizing the early symptoms of gingivitis can be difficult. [...]

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Gum Disease Treatment Plans That Work

Tuesday, September 8th, 2009

bleeding gums Each year hundreds of thousands of people are diagnosed with gum disease of some level and degree. However, many people who visit their dentist or oral hygienist do so too late and generally have to go through extreme procedures in order to rectify their oral issues. These types of procedures can usually be [...]

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The Dire Necessity For Gum Disease Treatment

Monday, September 7th, 2009

bleeding gums Each year hundreds of thousands of people are diagnosed with gum disease of some level and degree. However, many people who visit their dentist or oral hygienist do so too late and generally have to go through extreme procedures in order to rectify their oral issues. These types of procedures can usually be [...]

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The ‘Secret Weapon’ That Improves Dental Health

Saturday, September 5th, 2009

hydrofloss People in the United States have a problem with their teeth. We are constantly on the lookout for ways to make sure our teeth say healthy. The link between Xylitol and gum disease is thus of immense interest. You see, by “link” we do not mean Xylitol causes dental disease. Rather, we mean that [...]

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The ‘Secret Weapon’ That Improves Dental Health

Saturday, September 5th, 2009

oral irrigators People in the United States have a problem with their teeth. We are constantly on the lookout for ways to make sure our teeth say healthy. The link between Xylitol and gum disease is thus of immense interest. You see, by “link” we do not mean Xylitol causes dental disease. Rather, we mean [...]

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