Posted in Conditions, Diseases, Oral Care on May 29th, 2009
If your gums bleed while your brushing or flossing your teeth, it can be due to several different reasons or conditions. Some are more serious than others, but bleeding gums should not be ignored. It could be a sign for a serious condition or it might just be because you are brushing too hard. No [...]
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Posted in Conditions, Diseases on May 13th, 2009
Glossitis is inflammation or infection of the tongue. It can cause the tongue to change color and swell. Your tongue can appear smoother because the papillae have been lost, the small projections on the tongue that contain taste buds. If the cause of inflammation is removed, Glossitis can heal properly. The symptoms of Glossitis include: [...]
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Posted in Conditions, Diseases on May 12th, 2009
More than 30,000 people learn they have oral cancer every year in the United States. Oral cancer can affect your mouth, lips, or back of the mouth and throat. The people who are most at risk for oral cancer include those who smoke or chew tobacco, drink alcohol, have more exposure to the sun, or [...]
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Good dental health isn’t only necessary for our smile and mouth, it’s necessary for our heart and arteries. By taking proper care of your teeth and gums, you can decrease your chances of heart disease. Brushing and flossing your teeth everyday is a must along with routine dental check-ups every 6 months. By avoiding your [...]
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A tooth abscess, also called root abscess, forms when pus is collected between the tissues of the jaw and an infected tooth root. It results from complications with tooth decay or a broken/chipped tooth. When there is an opening in the tooth enamel, bacteria can enter the tooth and cause an infection. This infection can [...]
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