Pregnancy Gingivitis Having inflamed gums during pregnancy, called pregnancy gingivitis. Some women get swollen and sore gums, which may bleed, during pregnancy. Hormonal changes during pregnancy can make gums more vulnerable to plaque, leading to inflammation and bleeding. The hormone progesterone can cause an increased response to plaque bacteria which can lead to gingivitis. Having […]
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Most Common Causes of Gum Bleeding Here are the most common causes of bleeding gums. Having gingivitis, a disease that causes inflammation of the gums is one of the main causes of bleeding gums. With gingivitis, gums are irritated, red, and swollen, and may bleed when you brush your teeth. The practice of good oral […]
Understanding How Numbing Drugs Work Most people who’ve had dental procedures done that may involve pain or discomfort have used local anesthesia. Hence, Novocaine, a brand name for an injectable local anesthetic has been quite popular even for those who haven’t used it. However, its heyday was some 30 years ago and has since been […]
From The Mouth To Other Parts of The Body When you speak of oral health, you refer to the health of the teeth, gums, and the entire oral-facial structure that allows you to smile, speak, and chew. There are some common diseases that impact oral health today and that include cavities (tooth decay), gum (periodontal) […]
Every Adult’s Tips To Live By Do you want to know some easy, helpful tips to get into good oral health shape and keep it that way well into your later adult years? Here are tips to live by. Fluoride is good for your teeth. Have it in your water and in your toothpaste. Drink […]
So what foods and beverages should you watch out for and what can you do? Limit your consumption of citrus or citrus-flavored, carbonated or sour food and drink. Don’t eat tomatoes and citrus fruits by themselves but rather enjoy them as part of the meal. Limit also dried fruits, like raisins, which are sticky to […]
What Kinds of Food and Drinks To Watch Out For Did you know that what you eat and drink can impact your teeth? Tooth erosion, for example, is a permanent damage to the teeth, whereby acids attack and wear away the enamel of the teeth. It can be caused by intrinsic factors, like acid reflux or […]
How can you prevent Baby Bottle Tooth Decay? Firstly, place only formula, milk or breast milk in bottles. Avoid filling the bottle with liquids such as sugar water, juice or soft drinks. Before going to bed or to nap, infants should finish their bottles first. Use a pacifier that is clean, not dipped in sugar […]
