Archive for the ‘Oral Hygiene’ Category
Sunday, August 16th, 2009
End Gum Disease Now
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What is Periodontal disease? It is an infection of the tissues surrounding and supporting the teeth. It is a very serious disease that can result in tooth loss, even though it is generally painless, so patients might not even know ...
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Sunday, May 10th, 2009
I've been battling chronic periodontal disease for over 10 years. Believe me, there is a reason they call it chronic! Despite the surgery, despite regular quarterly dental visits for checkups and cleanings, despite the daily oral hygiene routine, it is still a struggle to ...
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Wednesday, February 25th, 2009
Gingivitis is something that should not be ignored. If your gums are bleeding it is time to see a dentist, and soon! Gingivitis can progress into serious chronic periodontal disease and that can mean the loss of your teeth, and even more, this condition may even be linked to heart ...
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Monday, January 19th, 2009
I have chronic periodontal disease. It is something that requires constant maintenance in order to hold on to my teeth. One of my greatest health worries is losing all my teeth. I was informed by my dentist that there is no cure for chronic periodontal disease. This means it is ...
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Saturday, December 27th, 2008
Economic times have become tough and all of us are effected by the economic downturn. There is no escaping the general loss of wealth and jobs that have so rapidly become the news of the day and the talk around the water cooler at work, ...
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Thursday, December 4th, 2008
These are the physical results of having an extreme case of gingivitis:
When gingivitis symptoms are neglected, the teeth may either fall out or may have to be removed due to bacterial infection. Infected pockets in the gums surrounding the teeth is the major cause of premature tooth loss. Extreme gingivitis ...
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Thursday, October 16th, 2008
I found this important bit of news on the internet:
(Ridgewood, N.J.) Could it be that how we care for our teeth and gums may have implications for the development of chronic disease? “Yes, current research supports it, and our center is taking it very seriously,” says John R. Varoscak, D.D.S., ...
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Saturday, October 11th, 2008
Bleeding gums during pregnancy is a common occurrence because pregnancy generally worsens any existing gum problems. Hormonal changes during pregnancy can exaggerate the body's normal response to dental plaque. Increased hormonal activity changes the way the gum tissues react to the bacteria in plaque, resulting in an increased likelihood that ...
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Sunday, October 5th, 2008
When you don't take care of your teeth, cavities are not the only concern. You can still lose all your teeth and it isn't from decay. It is from gum disease – periodontal disease – that can start out as bleeding gums and turn to gingivitis then progress to chronic ...
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Tuesday, September 30th, 2008
I've been fighting periodontal disease for many years. Long ago, when I noticed that some of my teeth were becoming loose, I went to the dentist and discovered I had deep pockets around my teeth and was in need of periodontal surgery. I had the unpleasant surgery, the gums ...
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