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Gum Health
62 articles on gum health from our team.
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Gum Health
Tips for Flossing the Right Way
While flossing is a simple task, doing it correctly is essential for maximizing its benefits. Gently slide the floss between your teeth and curve it around…
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Gum Health
Dental Clinical Terms : Periodontics & Periodontist
Periodontics is that specialty of dentistry which encompasses the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the supporting and surrounding tissues…
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Gum Health
Dental Clinical Terms : Periodontal Disease
Inflammatory process of the gingival tissues and/or periodontal membrane of the teeth, resulting in an abnormally deep gingival sulcus, possibly producing…
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Gum Health
Operation of a Water Pick
Most oral irrigators use a single stream of water to flush unwanted material from between the teeth. Compared to flossing, oral irrigators are also ideal for…
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Gum Health
History of the Oral Irrigator
The first oral irrigator was developed in the 1950s by Dr. C.D. Matteson, who patented the invention in 1955. Dr. Matteson's invention was designed to…
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Gum Health
Oral Irrigator
An oral irrigator (also called a dental water jet, water flosser or, by the brand name of the best-known such device, Waterpik) is a home dental care device…
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Gum Health
Floss Pick
A floss pick is a disposable oral hygiene device generally made of plastic and dental floss. The instrument is composed of two prongs extending from a thin…
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Gum Health
Did You Know There is More Than One Type of Floss?
A variety of dental flosses are commonly available. Floss is available in many forms including waxed, unwaxed monofilaments and multifilaments. Dental floss…
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Gum Health
The History of Floss
Levi Spear Parmly (1790-1859), a dentist from New Orleans, is credited with inventing the first form of dental floss. In 1819, he recommended running a waxen…
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Gum Health
Dental Floss
Dental floss is a cord of thin filaments used in interdental cleaning to remove food and dental plaque from between teeth or places a toothbrush has…
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Gum Health
Other Components of Toothpaste : Antibacterial Agents
Triclosan, an antibacterial agent, is a common toothpaste ingredient in the United Kingdom. Triclosan or zinc chloride prevent gingivitis and, according to…
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Gum Health
Ingredients of Toothpaste : Abrasives
Abrasives constitute 8-20% of a typical toothpaste. These insoluble particles are designed to help remove plaque from the teeth. The removal of plaque…
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