Posts tagged ‘gum disease’

January 13th, 2010

gum disease Do you believe that gums must recede as we age? If you do, then it might seem natural to you to lose teeth. I have known people in their late 80′s and I am surprised to see that they still have their complete set of teeth. They say that they have been very [...]



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December 3rd, 2009

Opinions seem to vary greatly, even among health care professionals in the dental industry. Each often has his own favorite product or set of products. If you take a simple device such as the perio-aid, you will find that different hygienists and even different dentists will give you slightly different and conflicting directions on how [...]



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November 24th, 2009

gingivitis treatment For obvious cosmetic reasons you need to work on getting this disease reversed. But you also have many other reasons to do this and they are highly important. Some believe that gum recession is a normal part of getting older.  I believe that it does not have to be that way. Many people [...]



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November 7th, 2009

For obvious cosmetic reasons you need to work on getting this disease reversed. But you also have many other reasons to do this and they are highly important. Did you know that gum disease is caused by bacteria that are attack the tissue in your mouth? If not, you do now, and that’s what will [...]



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October 26th, 2009

periodontal disease You may wonder why it is important to end periodontal disease. But besides your teeth starting to look bad, and your gums bleeding there is much more to it than that. It can be linked to many different medical problems too. When you first notice that brushing or flossing is causing your gums [...]



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October 24th, 2009

If you have discovered that you have receding gums, then there are a number of methods you will be able to turn to. One of those methods is known as a gum graft. Today, it seems as if the gum graft has gained a lot of popularity. What is a gum graft? Well, it is [...]



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September 27th, 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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September 23rd, 2009

gum disease Surgery of any kind is not something to look forward to. It can be unpleasant, not to mention painful and nerve wracking. One type of surgery that a lot of people put off having is surgery for diseased gum tissue as it can be very painful for some time after. Thanks to the [...]



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September 15th, 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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September 14th, 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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