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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Saturday, July 19th, 2008
Gingivitis is a reversible inflammation of the gums and treatment is focused on removing the irritants that cause inflammation. These irritants are often plaque and calculus, also known as tartar.
The best way to prevent gingivitis is to brush and floss daily and to visit your dentist twice a year. ...
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Wednesday, April 9th, 2008
Bleeding gums during pregnancy is a common occurance because pregnancy generally worsens any existing gum problems, sometimes quite dramatically. Hormonal changes during ...
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Wednesday, March 19th, 2008
When your gums bleed, it is not stopping the bleeding that should be your concern, it is the root condition that causes the bleeding ...
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