Dec 06 2011
Adding Water Flossing To Daily Teeth Maintenance
Water flossers and other types of oral irrigators can help with daily teeth maintenance and reducing plaque.
Archive for the tag 'gum diseases'
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.
Oct 06 2011
A Girl Thing: Fighting Periodontal Disease
Maintaining good oral health is important for women who are prone to getting periodontal disease.
Sep 19 2011
A Healthy Heart Starts With Proper Dental Health
Dental health is crucial for maintaining a health heart. Studies have shown a link between gum disease and heart disease.
Aug 11 2010
When Your Gums Stop Being Friendly
Your gums give your teeth support. They are the ones that determine the shape of your smile. They are important; so, if you have been paying attention only to the teeth, you are asking for trouble. The two gum diseases – gingivitis and periodontitis – can wreak havoc in your mouth. Gingivitis is still bearable [...]
Jun 01 2010
How to Fight Gum Diseases
A gorgeous smile is gorgeous not because of healthy teeth but also because of healthy gums. Gums, if not paid attention to, can be infected by gingivitis and periodontitis. These two diseases cause the gums to swell and become red. You will also start experiencing pain in the gums and may see pus in them. [...]
May 18 2010
Periodontitis FAQs
Periodontitis is a dreaded disease. It is the aggravated form of gingivitis, the gum disease. Periodontitis or, periodontal disease, happens when your teeth and gums are infected. What causes the periodontal disease? Well, poor dental hygiene is probably the biggest factor causing this disease. Let’s look at all the factors that cause periodontitis: Tartar and [...]
May 11 2010
What Are You Doing to Prevent Gum Diseases?
Gum diseases don’t just happen to others. You too can be a victim if you don’t pay attention to oral health. And gum diseases are dreadful. They are painful, ugly and can lead to loss of teeth. If you don’t want that, you have got to do something. And it’s really not difficult. Here are [...]
May 06 2010
Why Smoking Spoils Your Smile
I wonder if the smokers will continue reading this post after seeing the title. They have been told the bad effects of smoking just too many times. Bad effects? Is there any good effect at all? Well, there is that euphoric feeling. But this temporary high brings many lows in your life. Let’s just look [...]
Feb 25 2010
What Causes Gingivitis and Periodontitis?
If you don’t know what gingivitis and periodontitis are, you are probably not suffering from these gum diseases. However, that does not mean you never can. Answer the following question and find out for yourself if you will. Do you have poor oral hygiene? If you don’t take care of your teeth and gums, you [...]