Our mouth is literally a breeding ground for good and harmful microbial bacteria. Our saliva contains countless bacterium and produces enzymes which breaks down the food and prepares it for digestion. When destructive bacteria becomes out of control, it disrupts the balance of our oral health ... Views: 366
Our mouth is literally a breeding ground for beneficial and harmful microbial bacteria. Our saliva contains countless bacterium and produces enzymes which breaks down the food and prepares it for digestion. When destructive bacteria becomes out of control, it disrupts the balance of our oral ... Views: 461
As we go through life, sooner or later we will experience some sort of health problem, whether it be through heredity or other factors. Some diseases will burst forth without warning, others can go on progressively without our knowledge.
Gum disease is one that fits in both categories. It ... Views: 538
Some interesting facts about sugar:
* World consumption per person per year is over 140 million tons.
* Individual consumption per person per year is over 142 pounds.
This does not included the natural sugars in vegetables and fruits that we eat. Though we need sugar to maintain our body ... Views: 442
Besides our routine check ups at our favorite dentist, there are issues that we can address at home to assure us clean dental health. First of all, our gums are not made of steel. They are strong but yet gentle and sensitive. Taking care of our gums is just as important as taking care of our ... Views: 436
Periodontal ( gum ) disease is a much over looked disease. This disease is seldom blamed for other health conditions. We now know that the bacterium that causes gum disease, travels through our blood stream and can invade various organs in our body making existing conditions worse. This doesn’t ... Views: 544
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Receding Gums
Receding gums are a major indicator of periodontal disease.
You may not realize that persistent sore, swollen, red, or bleeding gums, tooth pain or sensitivity and bad breath are warning signs of periodontal disease - a serious condition which clinical studies ... Views: 1922