How does smokeless tobacco harm your gums? We all know that smoking is injurious to health but not many know that chewing tobacco or using smokeless tobacco also poses serious health hazards. It contains more than 30 cancer- causing chemicals, hence is one of the...
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...
Taking care of your mouth is important more than you can imagine. The bacteria that originate in your mouth and they travel in your whole body and cause host of health problems. Various studies have linked Heart disease, Demantia, Respiratory Problems, Diabetes,...