"Having had my gums cut open and pulled back over my head to scrape plaque away from the bone and teeth, I can tell you that you never, ever want to do it twice. The healing time is long and the pain is excruci
RELIEF FROM PAIN AND DISCOMFORT Gums infected with bacteria are often swollen, tender, and vulnerable to bleeding. It can also make brushing and flossing your teeth painful, making healing even more difficult. These signs will disappear after treating the condition. A HEALTH AND BEAUTIFUL SMILE The...
"For me as a woman it just seems that I never have enough time to do everything I need to do for my health. I'm always putting myself in a secondary position behind my family and work. But now I have found the time to do something for myself and fix one giant silent problem…...
Floss between each tooth as well as behind the back teeth. Use a clean section of floss as needed and take up used floss by winding it around the fingers. Also, antibacterial mouth rinses (there are fluoride mouth rinses as well) can reduce bacteria that cause plaque and gum disease, acco...
Gums that are away from your teeth Loose teeth Malocclusion, aka teeth that don’t line up as they used to Pus between teeth and gums Pain during chewing Sensitive teeth Do not ignore the signs or symptoms of gum disease — they could be a warning signfor other serious problems. ...
Other than airway considerations, the most important part of the evaluation of the oral cavity is the determination of the integrity of salivary structures, bone, and teeth. Visual inspection and palpation are necessary to complete the examination. Particularly troublesome are teeth, fragments of which...
that means an exam and professional cleaning once every six months. But if you're prone to cavities, gum disease, or other oral health problems, your dentist may recommend you go in more often. Of course, you should also see your dentist if you have pain in your teeth or mouth or blee...
Chewing gum that contains sugar can lead to tooth decay and cavities. It can also cause jaw pain and headaches if overused or chewed improperly. Additionally, chewing gum cannot replace brushing and flossing in terms of removing plaque and food particles. ...
"My jaw is messed up. I can't open my mouth without extreme pain," writes a 24 year-old 1 year gum user. "For the last couple of years dentists accused me of grinding my teeth, aka bruxism," wrote a 33 year-old 4 year user. "It turns out it is the stiff, tough chewing gum...
Who they were, or where the village was is lost to memory, and neither of my parents recall the incident, although I have very strong visual images of the house (red brick in a garden swathed in bushes), a walk up the hill behind the house (long grass, lightly treed), and the ‘...