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
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Treatments for Gum Recession
Gum recession is when the gums surrounding the teeth decrease, thereby exposing more of the teeth. Receding gums can even expose the internal tissue of the tooth called dentin, which protects the nerve root inside. However, dentin has tiny pores that can cause you to feel pain if they are no longer covered by the
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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
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DDN BLOG: What Causes Gum Recession? For many people who do not realize how important oral health truly is, becoming informed may change your life for the better. It is important to be aware of having a healthy mouth in order to have a healthy body. People who are health-conscious realize that they must follow
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Gum recession is a common dental problem that causes pain and sensitivity. Many people don’t know they have gum recession, because it occurs gradually. Receding gums are a clear sign of gum disease, which many people might ignore. “Gingival Recession,” otherwise known as receding gums, is a condition where the diseased tissue around a tooth
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