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Gum Health
62 articles on gum health from our team.
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Gum Health
Formation of the Periodontium
The periodontium, which is the supporting structure of a tooth, consists of the cementum, periodontal ligaments, gingiva, and alveolar bone. Cementum is the…
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Four things are required for caries to form: a tooth surface (enamel or dentin), caries-causing bacteria, fermentable carbohydrates (such as sucrose), and…
· 1 min read
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Gum Health
Periodontal Disease or Gum Disease .. What is it?
Periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, is a set of inflammatory conditions affecting the tissues surrounding the teeth. In its early stage, called…
· 1 min read
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Gum Health
History of Dental Floss
Levi Spear Parmly, a dentist from New Orleans, is credited with inventing the first form of dental floss. In 1819, he recommended running a waxen silk thread…
· 1 min read
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Gum Health
5 Reasons Why Flossing Is Extremely Important
Every time you visit the dentist for a checkup, there's one question you're almost certain to hear: "Have you been flossing regularly?" For a lot of…
· 1 min read
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Gum Health
The Importance Of Flossing Your Teeth
Gingivitis – Gingivitis is the first stage of gum disease and is characterized by red, swollen gums. Symptoms include tender gums that may bleed during…
· 1 min read
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Gum Health
Why You Should Always Floss
If you ask an American if they regularly brush their teeth, odds are they will say "yes." Americans spend $2 billion a year on toothbrushes and toothpaste…
· 3 min read
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Gum Disease - There's More To It Than Brushing and Flossing
Your gum health tells a lot about your overall health, wellbeing and lifestyle and your risk for developing health problems so it is vital in dentistry that…
· 4 min read
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50% Of Americans Have This Disease
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) conducted a study in 2009 and 2010 that measured the prevalence of periodontitis, familiarly known as gum disease, in…
· 2 min read
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Gum Health
Teeth Brushing Tips for Oral Health
It is very important for us to brush our teeth on a regular basis, at least twice a day. First, visit your family dentistry to determine what type of…
· 2 min read
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Gum Health
Using the Proper Flossing Method Is Vital to Dental Health
Every time you go to see your family dentist, the one thing he will impress on you more than anything else is the need to regularly floss your teeth. Of…
· 3 min read
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Discovering Various Stages of Gum Disease
Contrary to the popular belief, gum disease is not only a disease of gums. Rather, it is an inflammation and / or infection of the dental tissues that can…
· 4 min read
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