Halitosis, oral malodor, or plain old bad breath… It doesn’t matter what you call it, it is still unpleasant for you and everyone within a few feet of you. It makes sense that you would do everything in your power to make it go away. Unfortunately, it’s not always as simple as just brushing your … Read more
On average, half of American adults suffer from periodontal disease, also known as gum disease. Anyone who has had a toothache can tell you how annoying a problem in your mouth can be. But periodontal disease isn’t just a toothache; it’s much, much worse. Unless you understand the severity of periodontal disease, you may put … Read more
The diagnosis and identification of disease is very important because proper treatment and management is only given when the condition is properly identified. A careful assessment of the signs and symptoms will help the dentist in his investigation; like a detective, he looks into the clues and identifies the problem. Diagnosis and identification is … Read more
Periodontal disease and chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease, pregnancy complications and respiratory disease are strongly connected and this has been backed up by numerous research on mouth and body connection. If you gums are significantly inflamed this is a sure case of periodontal disease. Infection below the gum line means there is the … Read more
Many of the most effective methods of gum disease prevention usually begin right at home. A diligent routine of thorough brushing, flossing and rinsing with a high-quality mouthwash do wonders. We’ll outline a few key methods covering these three key areas: Flossing: Removing food stuck in between teeth is the first step, as it gets … Read more
Gingivitis, although seemingly unimportant to most people, is a condition that you cannot just ignore because the condition can lead to all kinds of problems for a patient. Some people are only concerned about the health of their teeth; they fail to give their gums the proper care it deserves. They think that dental … Read more
A tooth abscess can stumble to anybody. Having a tooth abscess can become very painful and frightening since your face can swell as a result of the abscess. This is why it’s very much recommended that you make a dental emergency appointment with an emergency dentist. More complications can also happen like the spreading … Read more
Gum disease is a common oral problem that develops from the buildup of plaque, where harmful bacteria reside. Bacteria in plaque causes infection of the gums making them swell, easy to bleed when you brush, and appear red and swollen. This is the first stage of gum disease that is more commonly known as gingivitis. … Read more
Although gum disease is common in adults, most people don’t realize that they have it. They may not think that occasional bleeding gums is any big deal or that it’s normal for teeth to feel looser as they age. The truth is that both of these are indications of gum disease. Left untreated, gum … Read more
Some people assume that gum disease, which dentists also call periodontal disease, isn’t a serious concern because so many people have it. This simply isn’t true. If you have gum disease, it means an infection is present in the tissues that support and surround your teeth. Plaque, which is a type of sticky bacteria that … Read more