It’s no surprise to dentists to hear from patients that flossing isn’t happening on the daily. However, this is a cause for concern considering that if you rely solely on brushing to clean your teeth you are missing cleaning a large portion of your teeth and this leads to gum disease, tooth decay and even…
To comprehend how common bad breath problem or halitosis is among people – you need only to glance through the counters in the stores to see the wide variety of mouth refreshing products like mouthwashes, gums, and mints that are on sale. Statistics show one in four people suffer from bad breath. You also need…
Gum disease is an inflammation of the gums that becomes severe if left untreated, and can even affect the bone structure that supports your teeth. There are three stages of the disease – gingivitis, periodontitis, and advanced periodontitis. Some advanced stages can even cause the loss of teeth. So if you have inflamed or bleeding…
If you have ever heard of or had receding gums, you would know how sore and daunting this can be. There are a few reasons that cause receding gums such as Infection or periodontal disease, over brushing, genetics, tooth positioning, poor oral health and grinding. Infection such as gingivitis can cause the gums to appear…