Articles tagged: bleeding gums
<< previous page 1 next page>> written by Wally Singer Gum disease is something that affects millions of people the world over. Gum disease is sometimes known as periodontal disease. Gum disease has two stages: the first being gingivitis and the second being periodontal disease. written by Corwin Brown Gums are pinky and spongy structures, essential to hold and protect teeth. They adhere to the teeth very closely for sealing to prevent entry or spreading of the infection inside, to the root of the teeth or jaw bone. Due to ageing or disease, gums get weakened and recessed, paving way for falling of the teeth, so in all this process of receding, the teeth seem to be elongated, sensitive and feel shaky with bleeding. written by Sheila Wolf, RDH "Mama Gums" Imagine yourself with a beautiful smile, all your natural teeth, and “kissable” breath even into your later years! By adding one simple self-care step each day you can have all that! Dental irrigation is a wonderful way to reduce the numbers of microbes around teeth and gums, allowing them to stay healthy and beautiful. It is an excellent way to kill the mouth germs that can make you sick by removing the risk factors that threaten health. If you haven’t heard of irrigation, or haven’t yet tried this marvelous invention, I would seriously consider it. written by john john In one word...very! Flossing not only cleans areas of the teeth where ordinary toothbrushes can't reach, it is a key factor in preventing gum disease. Brushing is an excellent beginning, but flossing is a crucial factor when it comes to keeping healthy teeth. The bacterium that gets caught in the nooks and crannies between teeth and in the tight spaces that toothbrushes can't reach is removed by flossing.
Bacteria, if not removed regularly, may cause a host of problems in a person's mouth. For instance, a byproduct of the bacteria is acid; this acid eats into the enamel of otherwise teeth and creates cavities. Another byproduct of the bacteria is a sulfur compound which causes halitosis.
written by Felicia Williams How Important Is Flossing?
In one word...very! Flossing not only cleans areas of the teeth where ordinary toothbrushes can't reach, it is a key factor in preventing gum disease. Brushing is an excellent beginning, but flossing is a crucial factor when it comes to keeping healthy teeth. The bacterium that gets caught in the nooks and crannies between teeth and in the tight spaces that toothbrushes can't reach is removed by flossing.
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