Gum Disease
Prevention
Gums are the soft tissue that surrounds the teeth and helps hold them in place. If your gums itch, this may be a sign of bacterial buildup in the spaces between the teeth and gums. Even though the itching may be a minor annoyance, there are cases where the problem is really serious. For example, […]
Dental Tips
Gum Disease
Whenever people think about dental care, the first thing that pops to mind is preventing cavities in your teeth. Yet gum health is equally crucial. In fact, things can go south without proper treatments. Think gummy smile, uneven gums, bleeding, gum disease, even tooth loss. But our goal is not to scare you. Enter gum […]
Dental Tips
Gum Disease
The first thing most people think about when they hear the term “dental health” is their teeth; keeping them clean and plaque-free, avoiding cavities, etc. But a major part of having good dental hygiene is taking good care of your gums. The well-being of your gums affects your overall health as well as the health […]
Gum Disease
We are sure that most of us are aware of the few most important basic daily habits that help us keep our teeth in good shape; brushing, flossing, and rinsing our mouths out with antiseptic mouthwash. These things help prevent the buildup of tartar on our teeth. But what is tartar? How does it end […]
Gum Disease
Tooth Pain
Not many things are as annoying and debilitating as a painful tooth. Most people attribute toothaches to dental cavity and in lots of cases, this is not far from the truth. However, not all painful oral conditions are caused by cavities, and tooth irritation can be caused by a wide variety of factors.
Gum Disease
Oral Health and Well‑Being
When you think of someone with gum disease the images that come to mind are often those of red, inflamed and perhaps bleeding gums paired with bad breath and maybe issues with plaque. New research has recently suggested that the effects of gum disease might not just be localised to the mouth area and could be much more […]