29.1 million people, or 9.3% of the U.S. population, have been diagnosed with diabetes. It is also projected that 8.1 million people have diabetes now but have yet to be diagnosed. What many people with diabetes do not realize is that their oral health is in jeopardy. Diabetes is all... Read more »
Brushing and flossing your teeth is an important part of an effective oral hygiene routine. If you notice that your gums are bleeding during any part of this basic regimen, you shouldn’t dismiss it as a sign of aggressive brushing and flossing. In many of these instances bleeding and inflamed... Read more »
If your oral hygiene begins to suffer, you could end up with the beginning stages of gum disease known as gingivitis. For a better understanding of the basics of gingivitis, listed below are some important facts to think about: - Poor oral health habits such as smoking or chewing tobacco... Read more »
Gingivitis is the earliest stage of gum disease. This mild infection and inflammation of the gum tissues needlessly afflicts a large amount of the American population over the age of 30. Early symptoms include gums that bleed easily from daily brushing and flossing as well as chronic bad breath. Early... Read more »
The American Dental Association estimates that 47 percent of adults over the age of 30 have some degree of gum disease. This is most often a result of hardened tartar buildup at the gumline that is caused by an inconsistent or inadequate daily oral hygiene routine. Other factors, like tobaccos... Read more »
Gum disease is a problem threatening the oral health of millions of Americans each year. The American Dental Association estimates that nearly half of the population over the age of 30 has some degree of gum disease. At the same time, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have also... Read more »
