Must Your Gums Recede When You Age?
Wednesday, January 6th, 2010gum disease Do you believe that gums must recede as we age? If you do, then it might seem natural to you to lose teeth. I have known people in their late 80′s and I am surprised to see that they still have their complete set of teeth. They say that they have been very [...]
What’s So Incredible About That Hydro Floss?
Sunday, December 6th, 2009Since I began offering the Hydro Floss oral irrigator at the Toothy Grins Store, I have had the good fortune to speak to many people. A very interesting conversation occurred this past week. A gentleman from Minnesota called me and we had quite a conversation. He was looking to purchase a hydro floss for his own [...]
When The Professionals Do Not Agree – Consumers Can Become Bewildered…
Tuesday, November 17th, 2009Opinions seem to vary greatly, even among health care professionals in the dental industry. Each often has his own favorite product or set of products. If you take a simple device such as the perio-aid, you will find that different hygienists and even different dentists will give you slightly different and conflicting directions on how [...]
Where Can You Get a Gum Graft?
Friday, October 30th, 2009gum disease The question "Where can you get a gum graft?" will invariably pop up once somebody’s either been told they have some tooth root exposure or they notice a darkening of the root at the receded gum line. This darkening can be due to a number of reasons but it’s most commonly from a [...]
Who is At Risk For Periodontal Disease?
Monday, October 26th, 2009gum disease While there are certainly risk factors for gum disease such as smoking, chewing tobacco and pregnancy, it is important to realize that gum disease can strike anyone. Our lives as human beings are often riddled with stress which can also be a factor. I think it is important to point out what the [...]
Why You Should Focus on How to Reverse Gum Disease
Friday, October 16th, 2009gingivitis treatment For obvious cosmetic reasons you need to work on getting this disease reversed. But you also have many other reasons to do this and they are highly important. Some believe that gum recession is a normal part of getting older. I believe that it does not have to be that way. Many people [...]
Why You Should Reverse Gum Disease
Sunday, October 4th, 2009For obvious cosmetic reasons you need to work on getting this disease reversed. But you also have many other reasons to do this and they are highly important. Did you know that gum disease is caused by bacteria that are attack the tissue in your mouth? If not, you do now, and that’s what will [...]
Why Should You Care About Gingivitis?
Thursday, October 1st, 2009gingivitis You may wonder why it is important to end periodontal disease. But besides your teeth starting to look bad, and your gums bleeding there is much more to it than that. It can be linked to many different medical problems too. When you first notice that brushing or flossing is causing your gums to [...]
What is a Gum Graft
Friday, September 25th, 2009If you have discovered that you have receding gums, then there are a number of methods you will be able to turn to. One of those methods is known as a gum graft. Today, it seems as if the gum graft has gained a lot of popularity. What is a gum graft? Well, it is [...]
About Laser Gum Surgery….
Saturday, August 29th, 2009dental health Surgery of any kind is not something to look forward to. It can be unpleasant, not to mention painful and nerve wracking. One type of surgery that a lot of people put off having is surgery for diseased gum tissue as it can be very painful for some time after. Thanks to the [...]
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