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Preventing Gum Disease For Otimal Oral Health Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, is a serious and widespread oral health issue that affects millions of people worldwide. If left untreated, gum disease which is also known as periodontal disease is a serious oral health issue that effects millions of people. However, if left untreated, …
Could Good Oral Health Help In The Prevention Of Alzheimer’s Disease? Beyond Plaque And Why Good Dental Hygiene Is So Important. Almost everyone would agree that poor dental hygiene can lead to so many dental problems like gum disease and tooth decay but poor dental hygiene habits can also lead to more serious health issues. …
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Is There A Link Between Heart Disease And Gum Disease? Moise Devarieux MD, Ph.D. from Columbia University’s Mailroom School of Public Health did a study with 657 people. He studied the blood levels and bacteria found in the mouth. People who had higher blood levels of disease-causing bacteria in the mouth and had gum disease …
What Causes Gum Recession? If you begin to notice your gums pulling back from the roots of your teeth then this is an indication that you are experiencing gum recession. So what causes gum recession? There are many reasons for gum recession which include: family genetics, tobacco use, misalignment of your bite, teeth girding, hormonal …
The Best Way To Brush Your Teeth We hardly go a day without seeing a patient who is damaging their teeth and gums by brushing way too hard. Some dentists report that as many as two out of three patients brush their teeth far too hard. This problem is compounded with stiff bristled toothbrushes. Over …
Periodontal disease is gum disease. There are two forms of this disease. Gingivitis is the first and it is a mild inflammation to the gums. The second form is known as periodontitis. This one is much more serious.With periodontitis, the inflammation is much more severe and can gradually destroy the bone that holds the teeth …