Archive for the tag 'Gums'

Feb 16 2011

10 Types Of Cosmetic Enhancements

Published by allen under Cosmetic Dentistry

A lot of people these days are seeking cosmetic dental enhancements. They aren’t just for the stars any more. The affordability of dental technology and the rise in salaries in recent years have made cosmetic enhancements more desirable and within reach for a lot more people. They are likely within your reach too.
Here are 10 [...]

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Aug 29 2010

How To Tell Your Gums You Care

Published by allen under Gums

If you love your teeth, you have to love your gums too. Gums are what hold your teeth together. They ensure your teeth are strong bonded in your mouth. A gum disease will play havoc with the smile you are so proud of. So, it is important you pay as much attention to your gums [...]

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Aug 11 2010

When Your Gums Stop Being Friendly

Published by Wayzata Dental Staff under Gums

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 [...]

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Jul 13 2010

Your Teeth Cannot Sparkle If Your Gums Are Unhealthy

Published by Wayzata Dental Staff under Gums

Brushing your teeth is not enough to make your teeth sparkle. Dental care involves taking care of the gums and the tongue as well. The toothbrush and floss keep the teeth clean, the tongue-scraper cleans the tongue, but what do you clean the gums with? Well, there is nothing called a gum cleaner, but there [...]

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Jun 25 2010

Fighting Plaque, Tartar and Cavities

Published by allen under Dental Health

How much attention do you pay to your dental health? Can you fight plaque, tartar and cavities? Not sure what they are? Read on.
Plaque is the layer on your teeth that you remove by brushing every day. Plaque is a soft layer of bacteria that usually accumulates near the gum line and in the hard-to-reach [...]

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Jun 01 2010

How to Fight Gum Diseases

Published by Wayzata Dental Staff under Gums

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. [...]

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Feb 25 2010

What Causes Gingivitis and Periodontitis?

Published by Wayzata Dental Staff under Gums

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, [...]

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Dec 24 2009

How to Know if You Have a Gum Disease

Published by Wayzata Dental Staff under Gums

More often than not, we tend to ignore symptoms of dental problems till they become a huge problem. Now, why would you want to suffer pain when you can stop a problem at its roots? Today, we are going to look at the warning signs of the two gum diseases: gingivitis and periodontitis. Gingivitis is [...]

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Aug 30 2009

How to Prevent Gum Diseases

Published by Wayzata Dental Staff under Gums

As always, we’ll ask you to follow a good dental care routine and visit your dentist regularly if you want healthy gums. And isn’t that obvious? However, today we will ask you to some other things as well in order to prevent the dreadful gum diseases.

Reduce the number of cigarettes you smoke everyday. Smoking [...]

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Oct 12 2008

Dental Health Is All About Maintenance

When you starting to get serious about a dental health maintenance plan, there are several things that you should know about so that you’ll be able to work in tandem with your dentist and get the best dental care possible. Like anything else that needs to be looked after, you’ll need to be [...]

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