15 Frequently Asked Questions about Bleeding Gums
15 Frequently Asked Questions about Bleeding Gums 1. What exactly causes bleeding gum? Bleeding gums are caused by Plaque and calculus deposition. Medical conditions like diabetes, heart disease, scurvy etc. Vitamin C deficiency may trigger bleeding also seen more in bleeding & clotting disorders. Hard Brushing- Sometimes using hard or worn off brush may lead […]
Dental Abscess – Causes, Treatment and Risk factors
Dental Abscess – Causes, Treatment and Risk factors Dental abscess is a pocket of pus that is associated with a particular tooth. It mostly forms around the root of an infected tooth. A dental abscess is also termed as dent alveolar abscess, tooth abscess or root abscess. There are two common types of dental abscess: […]
Scaling and Root Planing to treat Gum Diseases
Scaling and Root Planing to treat Gum Diseases What is Scaling and Root Planing? If you have a tough case of gum disease, your dentist may recommend a dental procedure called dental Scaling and Root Planing (SRP). This is also known as conventional periodontal therapy or a non-surgical periodontal therapy. While standard cleaning treats the […]
What is Gingivitis – treatment, symptoms, causes and prevention
What is Gingivitis – treatment, symptoms, causes and prevention What is gingivitis? Gingivitis is a gum disease caused When plaque, a naturally occurring sticky film that contains bacteria, builds up on teeth and causes inflammation of the surrounding gum tissue. The toxins produced by Plaque irritate the gums and cause inflammation making them puffy or […]
Gum Disease in Men – How it affects male health
Gum Disease in Men – How it affects male health Gum Disease in men: When it comes to dental care, men and women aren’t on the same board. For example, more men encounter gum disease than women – nearly 57 percent of men have some form of periodontal disease compared to almost 38 percent of […]
Are you afraid of flap surgery? Say goodbye to traditional surgery.
Are you afraid of flap surgery? Say goodbye to traditional surgery. If you are suffering from a periodontal disease (Gum disease) and have been advised a flap surgery, you ought to know the various types of surgeries available to treat the disease effectively. In the past, the options presented to patients for treatment were limited to […]