Gum disease is a condition that seems to plague a good number of people, but most especially those who are advanced in age. It is also said to be a silent killer, spawning certain types of heart disease. However, the question is, is there even a way to prevent it, ...
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Written by fulltimeincome on February 23rd, 2010
Written by fulltimeincome on February 20th, 2010
I was interested in learning more about patients who have orthodontic braces. I was curious to learn how many of them have gum disease. I talked to patients who are wearing braces and the majority of them are suffering from mild to moderate bleeding when brushing or flossing. Is ...
Written by fulltimeincome on February 17th, 2010
Dental disease, specifically those affecting the gums, is one of the most common diseases that affect virtually millions of people. There are many factors that could cause this. As opposed to what some may say about gum disease and tooth loss being only an outcome of plaque and too much ...
Written by fulltimeincome on February 17th, 2010
Chlorhexidine is a powerful chemical formula that is prescribed as a mouthwash mostly after dental surgery in the United States. This mouthwash may also be prescribed for various other situations. Most often you will also receive a warning not to use it for more than two or a few weeks. ...
Written by fulltimeincome on January 13th, 2010
gum diseaseI went to the dentist the other day, I just realized how lax I am with my dental health. I go to the dentist whenever I feel that there is a need, like the other day, my reason was gum bleeding. I wouldn’t have gone to the dental clinic ...
Written by fulltimeincome on January 2nd, 2010
ozone generatorAn ozone generator is a piece of equipment which generates ozone. It basically bubbles this gas into water. Ozone is active oxygen which naturally forms an area of the planet atmosphere, protecting us from harmful ultraviolet rays from the sun. However, ozone can also make a useful sanitizer for ...
Written by fulltimeincome on December 29th, 2009
I heard from a woman from France yesterday. She told me about her experience with dental implants. One did not make it. Implants don't always 'take'. What was truly interesting about this conversation is that she never realized that her lost teeth were most likely due to gum disease. This plague ...
Written by fulltimeincome on December 24th, 2009
Today, due to the economic climate it seems that more people are under deeper stress than before. Life is definitely tough sometimes but with the US unemployment rate at or over ten percent, many believe the true number is higher, individual stress levels appear to be increasing. So, what are ...
Written by fulltimeincome on September 24th, 2009
dental irrigatorsAwareness of gum disease is at our fingertips. Education is readily available. Sometimes we neglect to realize how it can affect us. Bacteria, that forms in the mouth is a main cause. It can cause damage to the gums. Once the bacteria settles over time, it begins destroying ...