‘Dental Care’

Gums During Puberty and Menstruation

Monday, March 15th, 2010

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As a young woman the system matures during puberty, the production of sex hormones like progesterone, possibly, estrogen levels rise. Rising hormone may cause increased gum sensitivity and lead to an exaggerated reaction to any irritation, including food particles and plaque.

During this time, gums may become swollen, turn red and can be very sensitive. Some women experience symptoms similar to 3 to 4 days before your period, also due to increased amount of progesterone in the system.

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Getting Know With Periodontal Disease

Friday, March 12th, 2010

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The word “periodontal” literally means around the tooth. Periodontal disease, also known as gum disease is a chronic bacterial infection that can damage the gums and bone supporting the teeth. If left untreated, can lead to tooth loss.
The periodontist is a dentist who specialized in the treatment of periodontal disease.

The main cause of periodontal disease is bacteria and toxins that are found in bacterial plaque on teeth, is a sticky film, Yellowish White that constantly forms on teeth. The buildup of this plaque can lead to the initial form of the disease, gingivitis. During this stage, the gum tissue is having inflammation, turn red and bleed easily, causing little or no discomfort. Gingivitis is reversible receiving professional periodontal treatment and good home with good oral hygiene technique. Without this attention, the question will be in risk of developing more severe forms of periodontal disease.

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Pregnancy and Dental Care

Monday, March 8th, 2010

pregnancy and dental careToo many stories about pregnant wife and teeth in ancient times. Thus, we affirm that pregnancy does not cause your teeth to be bad. This is contrary to the story that says that every pregnancy is the loss of a tooth.

After doctors told her the joyous occasion, a pregnant mother (who often perform jobs such as domestic work) involved in many extra activities such as attending the birth clinic donation, buy baby clothes, may change the atmosphere of the house to accommodate a baby. Therefore can be understood if she delayed to check her teeth to the dentist.

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Don’t Brush Your Teeth Too Hard

Monday, February 15th, 2010

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Some people believe that with a hard brush, will make your teeth clean and white. This assumption must be changed, for brushing your teeth hard with a toothbrush using a rough surface, actually making teeth become painful and brittle.

Treating the teeth are rough and hard when brushing your teeth can be fatal. The presumption of brush hard with a rough brush to get white surface of the teeth and healthy must be changed. For healthy teeth are not going to get, but will make the tooth enamel to be vulnerable and might be bleeding gums.

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Healthy Tooth Should Be Always Keep Maintained

Saturday, February 13th, 2010

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Healthy teeth are clean teeth without a hole. With good dental care and regular, then there will be no holes in the teeth of our mouths. Therefore, try to get the maximum maintenance of healthy teeth constantly.

Dental care and mouth from an early age is critical dental and mouth until the end of life. Some teeth and mouth disease can be experienced by children and infants when treatment is not done well, such as holes in the surface of the teeth, gums become inflamed, and the sprue.

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