How Are Gums Reshaped?
When we talk with a patient about having their gums reshaped, it is not uncommon for the patient to be a little bit anxious. After all, having your gums reshaped does qualify as a minor surgical procedure, and many people simply want nothing to do with it. However, getting your gums reshaped does not need […]
Is It Painful When Your Gums Recede?
The aging process causes our bodies to change in many ways. One of the things that people notice as they get older is their gums begin to recede. The age at which this starts and the amount the gums raced varies. One of the things that some people worry about is whether receding gums are […]
Can Not Brushing Your Tongue Contribute to Gum Disease
Not brushing your tongue can lead to a lot of different oral problems. You may brush and floss twice a day and keep up on your oral hygiene, but those who do not brush their tongue may be causing more problems for their mouth unintentionally. You see, bacteria does not just live on the teeth […]
Can Tofu Improve Your Gum Health?
If you are thinking about adding new foods to your diet, then you want to think about not only what is going to benefit your physical health, but also your oral health. You will find that many foods have a high amount of vitamins and minerals in them, but you also need them to have […]
Eating Garlic and Ginger Can Make Gum Disease Stop Progressing
Today we are going to be talking about garlic and ginger and how both of them can help stop your gum disease progression. Eating Garlic and How It Helps Your Teeth Garlic has strong anti-fungal antiviral, and antibacterial compounds. They are wonderful at helping fight off gum disease. Also, garlic has an excellent source of […]
Do Water Flossers Prevent Gum Disease?
Water flossers do help prevent and reverse gum disease, but you need to also continue to brush and floss your teeth at least two times a day. We’re going to be discussing what a water flosser is and how it helps your teeth. What is a Water Flosser A water flosser (also known as a […]
Why You Should Not Rely on a Home Remedy for Gum Disease
Tooth problems are not sufficiently addressed by home remedies. In most cases, it only lessens the severity of the symptoms and can sometimes complicate things more than it helps solve it. A tooth problem not only dampens and alters your mood all day, but it can also distract you from doing your daily routines. A […]
Why Periodontitis Will Not Benefit from Mouthwash with Alcohol
Periodontitis is a serious disease that requires treatment. Without treatment, the teeth, gums and bone in the mouth can become seriously harmed or injured. The infection that is found in the mouth can cause further issues if it is not cleared right away. When this happens, speaking with a professional that can provide the necessary […]
What Gum Disease Can Do to Harm Your Lungs
A person afflicted with a gum disease needs to visit his dentist to alleviate possible complications that can be threatening. Accumulated bacteria that build in the mouth can cause respiratory diseases like bronchitis and pneumonia. The build up of these harmful bacteria can be inhaled or the infection can travel to the lower parts of […]
Foods That Endanger the Health of Your Gums
You might not be conscious about what you take in, but the foods that you eat everyday tremendously affect your gum health. Eating unhealthy foods that are detrimental to your teeth reflect the gravity of danger it has on your overall wellness. Unhealthy food choices and eating patterns strongly manifest itself with young children and […]
