When gum tissue is exposed to too much plaque they become inflamed and separate slightly from your teeth. This inflammation and separation is what causes your gums to bleed when brushing or flossing. Flossing removes plaque from your gum line to keep your gum tissue healthy and free from gingivitis. Flossing works so well at removing gum-line plaque that a study was conducted with many sets of twins to prove how flossing
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Gingivitis: Cause and Treatment Gingivitis is a form of periodontal disease which involves inflammation and infection of the gums. This inflammation and infection lead to destruction of tissues that support the teeth including the gums‚ the ligaments and the tooth sockets. Causes: Gingivitis does not form overnight. It is one of the long-term effects of plaque deposits due to improper brushing and flossing. Plaque is a sticky material made of bacteria‚ mucus‚ and food debris that grows on exposed
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The longer plaque and tartar are on teeth‚ the more harmful they become. The bacteria cause inflammation of the gums that is called "gingivitis." In gingivitis‚ the gums become red‚ swollen and can bleed easily. Gingivitis is a mild form of gum disease that can usually be reversed with daily brushing and flossing‚ and regular cleaning by a dentist or dental hygienist. This form of gum disease does not include any loss of bone and tissue that hold teeth in place. [pic]Back to top Periodontitis
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supply schedules for gum are given in the table. a. Draw a graph of the gum market‚ label the axes and the curves‚ and mark in the equilibrium price and quantity. b. Suppose that the price of gum is 70¢ a pack. Describe the situation in the gum market and explain how the price adjusts. c. Suppose that the price of gum is 30¢ a pack. Describe the situation in the gum market and explain how the price adjusts. d. A fire destroys some factories that produce gum and the quantity of gum supplied decreases
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Company Description A.1. Steak Sauce is one of the premier brands in the Kraft Foods portfolio. Developed in England during the 18th century its name originated from King George declaring the Steak Sauce as “A.1.”. A.1. Steak Sauce was first sold in North America in the early 1900s. A.1. Steak Sauce was obtained as a part of the portfolio when Kraft Foods acquired Nabisco‚ another food company‚ in 2000. A leader in the Steak Sauce category‚ A.1. Steak Sauce‚ with a market share of 54% experienced
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addition to the four years of dental school‚ a periodontist has to complete three years of specialty training that allows them to treat and diagnose periodontal‚ or gum disease. Regular dentists will often refer their patients to a periodonist in Cherry Hill for one of the following reasons: Bleeding or Inflamed Gums: When a patient’s gums become inflamed and bleed‚ they are sometimes referred to a periodontist. These condition if left untreated can cause the teeth to fall out or become loose. This
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Discuss whether subsidies are the best way to encourage the consumption of products such as therapeutic gum which generate positive externalities A subsidy is a payment‚ usually from the government that encourages the consumption and production of a certain good. A positive externality exists when the social benefit of an activity exceeds the private benefit. The consumption of therapeutic gum can be increased in a number of ways‚ one of which is subsidies to the supplier; this is where the government
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brush your teeth every day so you won’t get cavities or gum diseases. Things you will need • Toothbrush • Toothpaste • Floss • Mouthwash • Water (cup if necessary) • Towel [edit] Steps 1. Get all of your supplies ready. Things like toothbrush‚ tooth paste‚ floss (optional) and a mouthwash solution (optional) must be available in your home. Take these into the bathroom! 2. Wet your toothbrush slightly. By doing this‚ your gums will not be torn by the sharp bristles of the toothbrush
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teeth and gums to better remove plaque. The "standard" soft bristle is 0.007" in diameter. This is the diameter that will slip under the edge of healthy gums without doing any harm. They will also get into the grooves and crevices between your teeth deeper than the thicker (hard) brushes. If you use it‚ the soft bristles clean better and do less harm. Hard brushes are not recommended because if you press to hard you can actually brush your enamel and tooth away. They can also make your gums bleed
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National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (n.d‚ Para. 1-9). Plaque: What is it and How do We Get Rid of It? Retrieved from www.colgate.com Plaque is a sticky build-up of bacteria that forms on teeth and gums‚ causing cavities‚ gum disease and bad breath. This article from the Colgate website focuses on how to remove and prevent plaque and also shows step by step information how to remove plaque. The source of this article comes from a top selling brand called Colgate and based upon
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