deceptions and myths about oral health. Here are top myths in this most common dentist myths. Brushing and flossing makes bleeding gums worse. If your gums are bleeding‚ it would seem logical that you would leave them alone until they heal. However‚ when it comes to your gums‚ the opposite is true. Bleeding gums are a sign that plaque and bacteria have accumulated along your gum line causing inflammation. You need to brush and floss to remove the debris to allow the tissues to heal. Brushing twice daily
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dangerous bacteria growing inside your mouth. Not only could that lead to periodontitis (an advanced form of gum disease that comes with symptoms such as bleeding when you brush and gum pain)‚ but studies also find a link between poor oral hygiene and major health issues. Here are some ways that missing the mark on oral care could harm your heath. 1. It may hurt your heart. People with gum disease are almost twice as likely to suffer from coronary artery disease compared to those don’t have periodontitis
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Periodontal disease is more commonly known as gum disease or gingivitis. This infection is serious enough‚ that it can lead to tooth loss if left untreated. This chronic infection starts around the tooth and it affects the supporting bone and gums. Periodontal disease can affect anywhere from one tooth to all thirty-two teeth. The disease pathology starts with the plaque that builds up on your teeth everyday. The plaque build up causes the gums to become red and inflamed. If not properly brushed
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least 1 hour after dinner at night. Place the head of your toothbrush against your teeth‚ then tilt the bristle tips to a 45 degree angle against the gum line. Move the brush in small circular movements‚ several times‚ on all the surfaces of every tooth. Brush the outer surfaces of each tooth‚ upper and lower‚ keeping the bristles angled against the gum line. Use the same method on the inside surfaces of all your teeth. Brush the chewing surfaces of the teeth. To clean the inside surfaces of the front
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inflammatory disease that affects the soft and hard structures that support the teeth. In its early stage‚ called gingivitis‚ the gums become swollen and red due to inflammation‚ which is the body’s natural response to the presence of harmful bacteria. In the more serious form of periodontal disease called periodontitis‚ the gums pull away from the tooth and supporting gum tissues are destroyed. Bone can be lost‚ and the teeth may loosen or eventually fall out”1. In his article‚ Dr. Bertrand R. Stuart2
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can liberate you from foul breath. Flossing eliminates plaque and food remnants and is thus crucial part of dental hygiene. 3. Take care of your Gums: Gum care is also an undividable aspect of dental hygiene. You can take care of your gums by using particular lotions that can be used to rub your gums in the correct way. Gum massage can also thwart gum related disorders including bleeding and pus. 4. Take care of your Tongue: Foul breath is almost constantly the consequence of an unclean tongue
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continued chewing gum‚ I would have serious health problems. Thinking about that and having to do this exercise were the engine to my desire to stop doing it‚ and I am glad I did. The difficult part is that gum is a product that is so popular that is very easy to find‚ anywhere. The good thing is that it is not a product that is inside other food‚ such as sugar or caffeine. In addition‚ I think mints are doing a good job in the sense that they take away the point of having gum. Week 3
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Brushing and flossing every day can prevent gum disease‚ tooth decay‚ and remove any bacteria left on your teeth after eating. Although it seems like such an easy task‚ there are many different variables. Proper brushing takes at least two minutes and should be done after every meal. If you only brush your teeth once a day‚ be sure you do so before going to bed to prevent plaque build-up and growing bacteria overnight. Plaque is the main cause of gum disease and is an invisible bacterial film that
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