Gum disease (periodontitis) develops slowly, and many adults have some stage of it. Having gum disease means your gum tissues are inflamed and irritated by a proliferation of bacteria. Early-stage gum disease or gingivitis include persistent bad breath, sensitive teeth, and sore and bleeding gums. Advanced stage gum disease can cause pain when chewing, receding gums,
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Why Are My Gums Receding?
You are probably more interested in healthy teeth than healthy gums, because healthy teeth are what make a healthy-looking smile. But if your gums are receding, you may be wondering why that is happening and whether it has health implications. Your gums hold and protect the base and roots of your teeth. They are sealed
Read MoreThe Association Between Gum Disease and Heart Disease
Researches have long noted a link between heart disease and gum disease, or periodontitis. By heart disease, this article is referring to atherosclerosis, or the buildup of plaque in blood vessel walls that can cause heart attacks. Whether one condition causes the other or contributes to an increased risk has not yet been determined. There are several theories currently
Read MoreWhy People with Diabetes are More Prone to Gum Disease
As a chronic illness that can cause so many health problems, diabetes affects your whole body. Uncontrolled blood sugar levels are especially dangerous. Among the many side effects and complications possible from diabetes is gum disease. How is diabetes related to gum disease and why are people with diabetes more likely to develop gum disease? Diabetes
Read MoreFlawless Flossing
Your dentist and hygienist will encourage you to floss every day. Just brushing twice a day, or even after every meal, isn’t enough for total oral hygiene. Your gums are the foundation of your teeth. If you want to keep your teeth healthy and strong, you need to make sure your gums are clean and
Read MoreThe Effects of Vapes on Your Oral Health
Vaping started as a way to help smokers stop smoking cigarettes; it is now a popular smoking phenomenon in its own right. With all the different types of vape pens available – not to mention oil flavors and nicotine levels – vaping is fast overtaking the industry formerly dominated by cigarette manufacturers. Men and women
Read MoreWhat Your Dentist Says About Your Gums
Periodontal disease – also known as gum disease – is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the gum tissue and bone supporting the teeth. Left untreated, periodontal disease can lead to tooth loss and other health complications. It affects over 70 percent of people aged 65 and older in the United States, according to the Centers
Read MoreReasons to See Your Dentist: Women with Gum Disease and Cancer
According to the Centers for Disease and Control (CDC), gum disease, typically caused by infection and inflammation in the gums, affects over 70 percent of people aged 65 and above in the United States. Women are affected by periodontal disease (gum disease) more than men, about 38.4 percent. Throughout a woman’s life, hormonal changes affect
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