More than half of the Australian population suffer from mild to severe gum diseases, yet a very few consult a dentist or a periodontist. The reason is ignorance and myths surrounding the gum and mouth diseases. It is important to know that, periodontal disease is...
Receding gums occurs when the tooth are more visible than the usual length. The margin of the gum tissue that surrounds the teeth gradually wears away, or pulls back, exposing the tooth, or the tooth’s root. As a result, “pockets,” or gaps, form...
When it comes to oral care, the focus is always on taking care of teeth and the Gums are often neglected. It’s important to pay attention to your gums too. The reason behind tooth sensitivity could be host of gum related or periodontal diseases. Gums play a...
Here are ten most important facts about gums! People over age of 35 lose more teeth to periodontal (gum) disease than to cavities. Periodontal disease can be painless and may go undetected You can catch periodontal diseases by specific bacteria from other people....
When you smile do you feel that your gum tissues show more than your teeth? If yes then you might have a condition called gummy smile. People with this condition are often self conscious and typically don’t seek treatment because they are unaware of the possibilities...
If you are one of those who think that your missing teeth will not affect you, then you are ignoring an inevitable health consequence. People lose one or more teeth due to many reasons, like illness, poor oral hygiene, an accident or simply genetically poor teeth....