Gingivitis is a condition in which the gums become infected and inflamed. If left untreated, gingivitis can cause permanent damage...
Gum diseases, medically referred to as periodontal diseases, include gingivitis and periodontitis. At the same time, it is worth knowing that the term periodontal disease refers to the whole spectrum of gum diseases, from mild to more serious, with gingivitis being the mildest stage of the disea...
Nonetheless, several animal and in vitro studies have shown that nicotine promotes conditions such as gingivitis [31], periodontal disease [32], and bone destruction [33], supporting the hypothesis that NP may induce inflammation in periodontal tissue. Previous studies suggest that concentrations ...
Gum diseasemay include a wide spectrum of disorders ranging from the milder gingivitis to the more severe periodontitis. The causes, risk factors and even some of the symptoms of periodontitis are the same as gingivitis. As gum disease advances to involve the deeper structures around the tooth, ...
Gingivitis is the stage of disease that precedes periodontal disease. Periodontal disease isan infection of the gum tissue that begins to destroy the supporting structures of the teeth including the gums themselves, periodontal ligaments, and jaw bone. Once the supporting structures of the teeth are ...
Because only the first stage of periodontal disease, gingivitis, is reversible. Beyond that, there is no way to cure this. So how does not brushing your Frenchie’s teeth lead to periodontitis? The accumulated bacteria in your Frenchie’s mouth can develop into plaque. Plaque develops fast, ...
Is self interdental cleaning associated with dental plaque levels, dental calculus, gingivitis and periodontal disease? J Periodont Res 2012; 47: 188–197. © 2011 John Wiley & Sons A/S Background and Objective: To ascertain whether interdental cleaning behaviours of Australian adults were ...
Periodontal Disease: Symptoms & Treatment More ArticlesIf you have been prescribed chlorhexidine gluconate mouthwash, chances are your dentist has told you that you have a mild form of gum disease called gingivitis. It might seem a little scary, but this medicated mouthwash could be a simple ...
These changes are reminiscent of dysbiotic shifts seen in other oral inflammatory conditions such as gingivitis and periodontitis [19], although the changes are not directly related to these conditions as mucositis did not correlate with the presence of severe periodontitis. The antimicrobial activity ...
flossing helps prevent gum disease and cavities. However, published research in theJournal of Dental Hygieneshows that flossing and tooth brushing will help reduce gingivitis at one, three and six months, but not reduce plaque at one or three months.So what does this flossing news mean to you...