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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What Does Flossing Accomplish?
If you think you should only floss occasionally, or keep floss on hand to remove a rogue popcorn kernel or piece of spinach, then there’s more to flossing than you might have previously realized. Besides supplementing your brushing regime, regular flossing – whether with traditional string wax or a hydroflosser – performs daily miracles, not
Read MoreThe Correlation Between Oral Health and Esophageal Cancer
In the last decade, medical researchers have uncovered links between oral health and overall physical and mental health. They now agree that poor oral health may be a contributing factor to developing a wide variety of diseases and conditions, including esophageal cancer. According to the American Society of Clinical Oncology, ASCO, esophageal cancer represents 1% of cancers diagnosed
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 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 MoreHow Pregnancy Affects your Teeth
There is a saying that goes, “Every mother to be is beautiful.” Notwithstanding morning sickness, swollen feet, back pain, and exhaustion, this statement nevertheless is very true. When it comes to stronger, healthier, more lustrous hair and nails, many expectant mothers marvel at the perks of hormones gone wild. But pregnancy may not be as
Read MoreIs Chewing Gum Harmful for Your Teeth?
Your teacher may have scolded you about chewing gum when your were a kid, but as far as your teeth go, chewing gum may actually be good for them. Thousands of years ago, ancient cultures used different types of chewing gums to help maintain oral health and freshness. Modern chewing gum is almost as American
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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