Gum Disease – Symptoms, Types, Treatment And Prevention

By Josh on February 8, 2010

Periodontal disease (or gum disease as it’s also known) is an infection that affects the gums and the bones which support the teeth. The literal meaning of “Periodontal” is “around the tooth”. This type of disease can affect either a single tooth or many of them. This disease appears due to the sticky plaque and [...]

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Gum Disease – Questions & Answers

By Josh on October 27, 2009

Will Just Cleaning My Teeth Cure Gum Disease ?
No is the simple answer to that. Gum disease has to be treated as a serious infection and can be linked to other heath issues such as blood poisoning, diabetes, strokes and even heart disease. It is important that you consult a dentist for a diagnosis.
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Aftercare Tips For Tooth Wisdom Extraction

By Josh on October 27, 2009

Surgery:
Most dental clinics are equipped, and dentists trained, to perform a wisdom tooth operation without the necessity of going to hospital. Before anything is done your dentist will fully explain the procedure so that you are comfortable and prepared.
It is usual for a local anaesthetic, by means of an injection, to be used for this [...]

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Wisdom Teeth Extraction – Pros And Cons

By Josh on October 27, 2009

Pros:
1. Bacteria in the mouth will convert sugars in to acid. The acid will attack the, particularly prone, wisdom tooth enamel and go on to cause a cavity. If the decay and cavity is not noticed, more damage will ensue leading to infection and could affect other teeth.
2. Wisdom teeth are difficult to clean, brushing [...]

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Reasons For Wisdom Teeth Extraction

By Josh on October 27, 2009

To extract or not to extract ? That is the question
Wisdom teeth can be troublesome when they are attempting to push through your gums. There are some common reasons why the extraction of said teeth is recommended. Below is a list of some of these reasons:
Decay
The main cause of decay is bacteria in the mouth [...]

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Wisdom Teeth – General Overview

By Josh on October 27, 2009

These, sometimes, troublesome molars are the last to, or attempt to, poke through your gums. Their growth and development is over a number of years, despite this, the pain and discomfort that can be caused by wisdom teeth development can be sudden and severe. The third molars, as wisdom teeth are technically called, grow at [...]

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