Tag Gum disease

28 Feb

What Are Mini Dental Implants? Cost, pros, and cons explained

Losing a tooth due to gum disease, oral trauma, tooth decay, among other dental issues, affects your ability to enjoy your food, creates hurdles in your diet, and ruins your smile. Nowadays, dental implants are a common and most approachable procedure when it concerns a loose tooth. Over the years, tooth implants have developed a […]

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8 Feb

Effects Of Smoking And Vaping On Oral Health

We have always known that ‘Smoking is injurious to health’. In fact, the cigarette pack comes with a labelled warning itself. However, among many drawbacks of smoking, it mainly initiates gum problems, complications after tooth removal, tooth loss, and surgery in the mouth. With increasing risks, even smokers have switched to vaping in order to […]

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19 Oct

How to Know If You Have Gum Disease and What to Do About It?

Have you recently noticed a speck of blood in your sink while brushing your teeth? Gum disease can cause bleeding, which is one of the early indicators of the condition. Gingivitis is a mild form of the disease. Only your gums are infected when you have this. If left untreated, the infection can spread past […]

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10 Feb

When Do You Require An Emergency Dentist?

After chest pains, toothaches are considered one of the most painful situations for any individual. Teeth are necessary for every living being to chew food and break down into smaller pieces for easy digestion. So, it is advisable to take care of your teeth and visit an emergency dentist if needed. Some dental emergencies are […]

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13 Jun

Treating Gum Recession With Grafting

Gums are designed to cover the roots of your teeth and protect them.  They do so by creating a seal against the surface of the tooth to prevent the intrusion of food and bacteria.  Food and bacteria can cause plaque and without intervention, may result in gum disease and tooth decay. No matter how perfect […]

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19 Dec

Dry Mouth While You Sleep? Here’s How to Stop It

In today’s busy life, it’s more important to get proper sleep on a regular basis. Waking up in the morning makes us feel refreshed and ready to tackle a new day. However, nobody likes waking up with a dry mouth. What causes dry mouth?   Dry mouth, also known as xerostomia, is a common condition that […]

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