The Truth Behind Gum Disease
A lot of the time, it can go ignored, but having bleeding gums can be a serious matter. Supporting the structuring around your teeth and the overall mechanics of the surrounding tissue, gums play a critical part in your wellbeing and daily functioning. When gum disease becomes apparent, these defence mechanisms are hindered and detrimental bacteria that’s usually only found (and should only be) in the mouth can enter the bloodstream. As a result, heart and kidney disease can arise, cancers (pancreatic and bowel) can come around. In other case [...]
Continue ReadingHow to Choose the Right Toothbrush for You
As an everyday essential, a toothbrush is a quality item you should always have handy in your daily kit. While not all of us are experts at oral hygiene, there are still some critical, yet simple, steps that can be taken from the outset. If you’re too quick to walk past this particular aisle in the supermarket, it could be time to rethink your current approach towards your daily regime, starting with a new toothbrush. Here’s a few handy tips to help you decide which one is best suited for you… Manual or electric There’s still a bit of a [...]
Continue ReadingDental Implants – Pros and Cons
Modern dentistry has come a long way in the past decade or so, thanks in part to advances in medicine and its accompanying technology. One field of dentistry that has become much more prominent is that of dental implants. The science behind this field has improved greatly, making it a relatively normal option to take for patients that have lost a tooth or teeth. Still, it is not a viable option for everyone. This post will look at some of the benefits and problems associated with dental implants—but first, what are dental implants? Implants A [...]
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