Jan 24 2012
Green Tea May Be Good For Your Teeth and Gums
Green tea is more than just a warm beverage, it has been found to have medical benefits as well as positive effects to the teeth and gums.
Archive for the 'Gums' Category
Oct 25 2011
Healthy Gums for New Mothers
New mothers need to be wary about their gums, which are prone to problems due to hormones.
Aug 27 2011
Do You Give Your Gums Enough Attention?
We don’t give our gums the attention they deserve sometimes. Without healthy gums, you won’t have healthy teeth – in fact, you could have no teeth at all if your gums are in really poor condition. Your gums give structure to your mouth and help to hold your teeth firmly in place. However, your gums [...]
Aug 13 2011
Eating Yogurt Can Help Prevent Gum Disease
Is yogurt good for your teeth? It’s an interesting question because there are a lot of different types of yogurt. It’s impossible to give a blanket answer to a question like that because some yogurts contain quite a lot of sugars. Natural yogurt that has not been flavored at all and is very good for [...]
Jun 14 2011
Probable Causes For Bleeding Gums
Do you suffer from bleeding gums? Many of us do from time to time. It can be a strange feeling, brushing your teeth, then spitting into the bathroom sink, and shock horror – it’s bright pink – or just plain red. Don’t panic, there are a number of causes for bleeding gums. These include:
Your tooth [...]
Jun 01 2011
Enhance A Gummy Smile With Cosmetic Gum Surgery
While the majority of the work done by a cosmetic dentist is on the teeth, they can also do wonders with your gums. Your gums are part of the structure designed to stabilize teeth and to hold them in place. For some people, their teeth can be perfect – it’s their gums that are preventing [...]
May 16 2011
Gum Disease A Major Problem Of The Aged
One of the major problems that afflict many of our older patients is that of gum disease. As we get older, the priority of our daily routines start to change. We also tend to forget to do some tasks each day. More often, there is a tendency to wonder if, at that age, a daily [...]
Apr 17 2011
Is Gum Contouring An Act Of Vanity?
There are several aspects of cosmetic surgery that most people consider to be acts of vanity. Depending on your view point, even whitening treatments could be considered self-indulgent. When it comes to treatments such gum contouring, is it really vanity, or are there greater issues.
Cosmetic dentistry is often done for looks and looks alone. However, [...]
Apr 05 2011
What Is Root Planing And Who Needs It?
Root planing is a procedure that is designed to remove plaque and tartar from the surface of a tooth. As the name suggests, this particular treatment involves the root, or below-the-gum part of the tooth, and is generally only undertaken where there is gum disease present. This answers the second part of the question – [...]