Can you prevent tooth decay?
Can you prevent tooth decay? Firstly, what is tooth decay? Tooth decay is the destruction of the tooth – this can affect both the enamel (the outer coating of the tooth) and the dentin layer of the tooth. Tooth decay is very much common among children. It occurs when you eat foods containing sugar and […]
E-Cigarettes and Oral Health – How does vaping damage your oral health?
E-Cigarettes and Oral Health – How does vaping damage your oral heal We all know that smoking is bad for oral health. The risk of dental plaque and gum disease increases with smoking. Hence, E-Cigarettes were created and are advertised as a safer option to traditional cigarettes. But here is new research shows that vaping […]
Can gum disease be the cause of Alzheimer’s?
Can gum disease be the cause of Alzheimer’s? Definitions: Alzheimer’s disease – A type of dementia that causes progressive memory loss. Gum disease – An infection that damages the gums, eventually leading to loss of teeth. Can the bacteria that causes gum disease also be responsible for Alzheimer’s? There are tons of people who ask […]
Can Gum Disease affect fertility? Hear from an expert periodontist
Can Gum Disease affect fertility? Hear from an expert periodontist While we would love to say ‘no’, recent studies have found that infertility is linked to poor oral hygiene, more precisely, gum disease. What is gum disease anyway? Most people relate to gum disease as something that is not of serious concern and doesn’t require […]
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 […]