Wisdom teeth which are actually third molar teeth, last in line, on both sides of the upper and lower jaws. The usual eruption time of wisdom teeth is between the ages of 14 to 18 years. The name is just a misnomer as not an iota of wisdom is associated with the eruption or presence...
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Relationship between diabetes and periodontal disease
The inferences derived from various clinical trials and studies suggest that the people with diabetes have an increased incidence of periodontal disease. The reasons why people with diabetes are more likely to suffer from periodontal disease are not known. However, there are certain factors which are considered as contributing causes: 1. People with diabetes have...
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Your Diet and Gingivitis Prevention
While tooth brushing, proper oral hygiene practices and regular dental checkups play an important role in preventing dental health problems like gingivitis, it is equally important to take a balanced diet that is rich in essential nutrients for preventing the condition. Did you know that a deficiency of vitamin C in your body may cause...
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Gingivitis-How It Affects Your Oral Health
Being a common and mild gum infection, Gingivitis leads to irritation, inflammation (swelling) and redness of the gums. As this oral health condition can be mild, you might not notice any symptoms. However, it is extremely important to take this condition seriously and ensure its prompt treatment. If not treated, gingivitis can cause periodontitis and...
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Things to Look For In A Mouthwash
The use of mouthwash is undoubtedly an integral part of your oral hygiene routine. But with the wide variety of oral health products available in the market today, choosing a mouthwash can be really challenging. Looks what’s in there There are some mouthwashes that are labeled as antiseptic and anti-plaque. These can play an active...
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Why Does Your Dentist Recommend Mouthwash Use?
Complete oral hygiene=optimum oral health results While regular tooth brushing and flossing play an extremely important role in taking care of your teeth, using a mouthwash is equally important for ensuring optimum oral health. Use of a good mouthwash helps take care of your gums while reducing your chances of developing oral problems like gum...
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Do You Know Enough about Gum Disease?
Gum disease is one of the major causes of dental problems like periodontitis and gingivitis that can negatively influence the quality of life. Therefore, it is important to understand the causes of gum disease in order to prevent developing this oral condition. Tartar and Plaque- The Major Culprit The mouth houses thousands of bacteria...
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Signs To Consider for Periodontitis
Periodontitis is a serious infection of the gums that affects your soft tissue as well as bone supporting your teeth. The condition may eventually lead to tooth loss while increasing your chances of developing cardiovascular diseases. Even though, periodontitis is quite common, it can be prevented in most cases. Since the culprit in many cases...
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Are You At Risk of Developing Periodontal Disease?
What about your lifestyle? Did you know that your oral health depends a lot on our lifestyle?Whether it’s nutritional deficiencies, poor oral hygiene or smoking, there are things that increase our chances of developing periodontal diseases. Stress is yet another factor that contributes to hampering the ability of your body to fight back the infectious...
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Bad Breath: What Could Be The Cause?
No doubt, everyone has to experience the same level of embarrassment and anxiety because of bad breath but the cause of the problem is different for each victim. So, what are the possible sources of bad breath? Look at your plate, please! Did you know that food is broken down in your mouth and...