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Periodontal disease can start from a simple gum inflammation but can lead to major damage of the soft tissue and bone that support the teeth. Learn more about periodontal disease, what causes it and how to prevent it through these eHow tutorials.
Gum disease, also called periodontal disease or gingivitis, is one of the most common chronic diseases in the United States. The National Institutes of Health estimate that Read More
How to prevent gingivitis, periodontal disease, and how to diagnose periodontal, or gum, disease; get expert tips and advice on keeping healthy teeth and oral hygiene in Read More
Periodontal disease is an advance form of gum inflammation called gingivitis. Our mouth contains a lot of bacteria that react with food components such as sugar or starch Read More
Almost 75 percent of adults, forty years of age and older, show some evidence of gum disease. Dental research attributes the large number of patients with periodontal Read More
Learn how to detect and prevent gingivitis and get expert tips and advice on how to maintain healthy teeth and gums in this free oral hygiene video. Read More
Periodontal disease pertains to all conditions that affect the supporting structures of your teeth. These periodontal structures include your gingiva (gums), cementum (the Read More
Gum diseases, or periodontal diseases, are bad infections located in the gum around the tooth that can eventually lead to gum loss if left untreated. There are two basic Read More
Gum (periodontal) disease is usually caused by bacteria forming on teeth in the form of plaque. Before considering surgery, dentists normally try several types of Read More
Gingivitis is a bacterial infection of the gums, prompted by plaque build up, that ranges from mild to serious. Often, it is prevented or cured with a combination of good Read More
Like regular cysts, dental cysts are sacs of fluid or other soft materials that build up underneath tissue around the teeth. Also like regular cysts, many dental cysts are Read More
Receding gums result in the exposure of the roots of the teeth along with loss of gum tissue. Receding gums do not happen overnight. Since there are often early warning Read More
Learn how and when to use an oral irrigator and get expert tips and advice on how to maintain healthy teeth and gums in this free oral hygiene video. Read More
How to practice good oral hygiene to maintain white teeth; get expert tips and advice on preventing and remove stains and natural teeth whitening techniques in this free Read More
Learn how to clean your tongue and prevent bad breath and get expert tips and advice on how to maintain healthy teeth and gums in this free oral hygiene video. Read More
What causes dental cavities in this free health video series. Read More
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