Finding a bump or sore anywhere on your body is alarming. The same is true when discovering a sore in your mouth. However, the good news is that a sore on your gums is not often a medical emergency that must be handled immediately. But it is wise to seek the care and opinion of …
Brushing your teeth is an extremely important step in your oral health. But the primary goal of brushing is not just so that you have a bright white smile. Sure, flashing those pearly whites can boost your self-esteem and make you feel healthy, but ultimately, good oral hygiene doesn’t begin with your teeth. It begins …
If you remember looking at your pimple-faced teenage self in the mirror and smiling with a mouth full of metal, you’ve struggled with teeth gaps. They can be embarrassing whether you’ve never had braces or spaces suddenly appear after years of rubber bands and no gum chewing. We, more than anyone, want you to look …
Unless you have spent time looking at a diagram of the teeth, many are under the impression that the thick enamel covering goes far deeper into the tooth than it actually does. This is important for a variety of reasons, the most striking of which is that it proves teeth can be delicate. Each tooth …
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Gingivitis and Peridontitis, also known more generally as “gum disease,” are conditions that affect the gums and teeth to various degrees. Depending on the severity of the condition, the disease causing bacteria could either stay on the surface of the tooth or begin to affect the tooth roots, eventually causing everything from pain to puss …
The connection between poor oral health and cardiovascular disease is well known but puzzling to the medical community. We don’t quite understand why this pattern exists or whether there is a direct link between the two. However, there are several running theories as to how oral health and heart disease are linked that researchers have …
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Have you been experiencing sudden pain when your teeth are exposed to extreme heat or cold? Roughly 22% of U.S. adults report having an episode of pain associated with their teeth, gums or jaw in the past six months. Often tooth sensitivity is rather mild; however, when feelings of pain are severe or persistent it …
Gum disease is a common dental problem, especially among people who have poor oral hygiene. There are two main types of gum disease which are infections medically known as periodontal disease, which affects not just the gums, but also the tissues and bones around and supporting the teeth. There are two types of gum disease: …