Diagnosis Periodontitis is a form of gum disease that needs immediate dental attention. Once you are seated on a dental chair, your dentist will inspect the color and firmness of the gums and test the teeth for looseness. The teeth will be checked also if they fit together when you bite. X-rays are usually taken …
Tooth decay is generally caused by a poor oral hygiene and we have been told since we were still young that this problem may occur if we are not taking good care of our teeth. Although this reason is true, there are still other factors that contribute to having tooth decay. Knowing how this dental …
Are your gums bleeding and sore? Are you beginning to see gaps between your teeth and gums? Chances are, you have periodontal disease. It is often a result of untreated gingivitis and could lead to serious dental issues, such as early teeth loss and an embarrassing foul breath. But apart from dental problems, periodontitis could …
Gum disease is one of the most widespread diseases in the adult population today, not because it’s contagious – the chances of infection from another person are low, but because a lot of people are not familiar with the proper ways to take care of their own dental health. This is most prevalent today when …
Oral health is often neglected. Oral health should be a personal concern since it reflects one’s personality. Many people underestimate oral hygiene but it is the most important part of our personal hygiene. It has something to do with the overall wellness of a person. A US study in 2010 that the occurrence of gum …
In these fast-paced times people are not so keen on sitting down and eating a good and well balanced meal. However we need to get our bodies with the right nutrients to get us through the day and still be able to do stuff. Poor nutrition may lead to different medical conditions which we avoid …
Before we learn the ways of how to stop bleeding gums, we should first know what it really is. Bleeding gums is a sign that something is wrong with our oral health and this means that we are at risk to gum disease or might already have the disease. This condition may be due to …
Cigarette smoking is a way of life; it is a way of relaxation and people who started smoking has the difficult way in stopping their habit. In today’s modern time, cigarette smoking is considered as a traditional habit. In the 21st century electronic smoking or e-cigar is the most modern way and possibly not as …
Having bad breath, bleeding gums, sore mouth and falling teeth is an indication that a person is suffering from gingivitis. Gingivitis is a mild form of gum disease that results when a sticky plaque is formed by the interaction of bacteria, food particles and saliva. Once this sticky plaque hardens, it hardens into a form …
Oral hygiene is considered to be one of the most important practices we need to maintain. Keeping a healthy lifestyle includes cleanliness on our both physical and mental aspect in our lives. It is observed that many people try to avoid conversation regarding oral health care. We often believe that brushing is already enough to …