Archive for 'periodontal (gum) disease' Category
periodontal (gum) disease
Friday, February 5, 2010
For some people, periodontal disease can be a difficult problem to deal with. One reason is because periodontal disease is actually a group of diseases and some forms are just more aggressive and difficult to control than others—even when you are doing all the right things including correct daily oral hygiene. For these individuals, problems ...
Common Symptoms, periodontal (gum) disease
Friday, February 5, 2010
As any dentist or medical professional will tell you, Benjamin Franklin gave great advice that is still true today when he said, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” The first tell tale sign of periodontal disease is bleeding gums when brushing your teeth or flossing. Unfortunately, most people ignore this sign ...
Common Symptoms, periodontal (gum) disease
Friday, February 5, 2010
Periodontal (gum) infections can be quite painful, but more importantly, they can be signs of larger problems to come. If you are experiencing recurring swellings on your gums, then you have the hallmark signs of an acute periodontal (gum) abscess and need to make an immediate appointment with your dentist. An abscess is literally an ...
periodontal (gum) disease
Friday, February 5, 2010
Understanding the signs of gum disease can prevent needless worry and potentially save you both time and money for treatment. While many people think bleeding gums is caused by brushing too hard, the truth is that you would have to brush extremely hard to make healthy gums bleed. Bleeding when brushing, flossing, or even eating ...
periodontal (gum) disease
Friday, February 5, 2010
The goal of periodontal surgery is to restore and regenerate normal form and function to the supporting structures of the teeth when they have been lost and/or damaged by periodontal (gum) disease. This includes your gum tissue, periodontal ligament, and bone. While the only monitor for periodontal (gum) disease is controlling daily bacterial plaque, this ...
periodontal (gum) disease
Friday, February 5, 2010
If you currently have heart disease or if it runs in your family, you should be aware that recent studies have shown that there are some common factors between heart disease and periodontal (gum) disease. While researchers are still working to understand whether there is a direct relationship between the two diseases, it is evident ...
Common Symptoms, periodontal (gum) disease
Thursday, February 4, 2010
If you are experiencing any of these signs you should be evaluated by your dentist or periodontist.
Gums that bleed during brushing or eating
Gums that feel swollen or tender
Persistent bad breath
Pus between your gums and teeth
Gums that are receding or pulling back from your teeth
Changes in the way your teeth fit together when you bite
Sores in ...
periodontal (gum) disease
Thursday, February 4, 2010
If your gums bleed when flossing or brushing your teeth, you most likely have an accumulation of plaque where your teeth meet your gums—an early stage of periodontal (gum) disease. However, to obtain an accurate diagnosis and treatment, you need to schedule an appointment with a dental professional. During your office visit, your dentist or ...
periodontal (gum) disease
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
If your dentist informs you that you have periodontal disease, it is helpful to understand some of the aspects of treatment. One of the first and possibly the most important is behavior change. Simply put, you must make changes in your oral hygiene routine to prevent or limit future disease. The next aspect of treatment ...
periodontal (gum) disease
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Periodontal disease affects over 90% of Americans each year and the reality is that you will experience some form of it over the course of your life. The only question is to what degree. The main culprit of the disease is dental bacterial plaque, the biofilm that results when bacteria concentrate at the gum line ...
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