The most common cause of tooth loss in adults is gum disease. It starts off mildly, with plaque building up on your teeth. Plaque that is left on your teeth, if not removed, then begins to irritate the gums. Well, actually, it is the harmful secretions of bacteria living under the plaque that do that. [...]
If you are particular about oral health, then you may also want to know how to prevent gum disease and its precursor, gingivitis. Of course we’ve all learned about getting conscientious and habitual with certain oral hygiene routines such as brushing and flossing. But, is there more than just these practices that can help [...]
When dental health is the topic, I can see images of teeth running inside my mind. Nothing more than visions of teeth – healthy and not, then I started to realize, it is not just about teeth but the underlying tissues and bones. I have been missing a lot because I have focused myself on [...]
When dental health is the topic, I can see images of teeth running inside my mind. Nothing more than visions of teeth – healthy and not, then I started to realize, it is not just about teeth but the underlying tissues and bones. I have been missing a lot because I have focused myself on [...]