Gum disease, or periodontal disease, is the name for a range of oral health problems ranging from gingivitis (inflammation of the gum tissue) to the more severe periodontitis (where gum tissues pull away from the teeth and serious infection can result). ...
I was scheduled me for a “scaling and root planing” procedure (a periodontitis treatment). For the non-dental guru’s, this is when they scrape all the tartar and plaque off of your teeth.And not just the parts you can see. They scrape from underneath your gum-lineand smooth out the...
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Periodontitis— The chronic presence of plaque, tartar and attending bacterial infection destroys the gum and bone structure that supports the teeth and may result in them becoming loose and needing removal. Is gingivitis contagious? Yes and no. ...
Skipping regular tooth brushing can cause serious problems. Untreated plaque leads to gingivitis, which may worsen into periodontitis. This can damage your gums and even result in bone or tooth loss over time. You might notice gum recession, making teeth appear longer and feel sensitive. ...
The oral microbiome can colonize the intestines1 and has also been implicated in a growing number of diseases2,3,4 beyond dental caries5 and periodontitis.6 Many studies have indicated that host factors, such as sex, body mass index (BMI), lifestyle, and sociodemographic differences, may influ...
' Oral cavity is affected by a number of conditions such as periodontitis, mucositis, cancers, and cytotoxicity from various drugs or biomaterials. Research has suggested that melatonin is effective in treating the aforementioned pathologies. Furthermore, melatonin has been observed to enhance osseointegr...
The guy was onto something. During the past few years, periodontal researchers and physicians have amassed a trove of evidence showing that not only can the gums and teeth act as a barometer for how well the body is doing, they may directly affect the health of the heart, metabolism, ...
Smoking tobacco has the following effects onsaliva. Smoking: Immediately stimulates salivary flow; Does not affect saliva flow rates in the long term; In the long-term, slightly reduces pH (makes the mouth more acidic) andbufferingpower, which means that the chance of getting tooth decay and ...
The tobacco can cause gingivitis or periodontitis, these problems can lead to tooth decay, tooth loss, and bad breath. It also increases the risk of mouth. Throat, larynx, and esophagus cancer. Smoking also has an effect on insulin, making your more likely to develop type 2 diabetes. Your...