Research Shows an Annual Scale and Polish Could Be Enough to Keep Your Gums in the Pink
If you are diligent about keeping your teeth and gums in the very best of health then you’re likely to visit your dentist twice a year for checkups. You’ll almost certainly have a scale and polish at the same time …
Gum Disease May Be Influenced by Genetics
Gum disease is an extremely serious condition that is not only the major cause of tooth loss in the world, but which also has serious ramifications for overall health. The importance of avoiding this common disease is always being stressed …
Kissing Your Dog Could Increase Your Risk of Gum Disease
Lots of people have pretty affectionate relationships with their pet pooches, letting their dog ‘kiss’ them on the mouth and lick them as a sign of affection. However some new research might just change their mind. Researchers in Japan carried …
Preventing Periodontal Disease and Tooth Loss
What Is Periodontal Disease?
Periodontal disease is gum disease, and is a condition to be taken seriously, and it’s caused by a buildup of plaque bacteria. It’s estimated around three quarters of adults have some degree of periodontal disease, …
New Research Provides Insight into Why Gum Disease Is More Common As We Age
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New studies have been conducted by Queen Mary, University of London who collaborated with the several research groups in the United States, and provide an interesting insight as to why gum disease is more common in older people. …
Dealing with Tooth Sensitivity
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Suffering from sensitive teeth is an incredibly common problem, and most people will have some degree of sensitivity at some stage or another. This condition is caused by eating or drinking hot and cold or very sweet foods and …
