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Gummy smile: orthodontic or surgical treatment?

Orthodontists today have to meet their patients’ increasing demand for esthetic satisfaction. This quest for youth and beauty is a new ...

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 Diexden

 6/11/2019

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What are the Stages of Gum Disease?

When you have infected tissues surrounding your teeth, the common result is gum disease. If left untreated in adults, gum disease c...

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 Diexden

 6/09/2019

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What Is Dental Plaque? - Definition & Causes

The term plaque in dentistry is referred to the deposits that are formed on the surface of the teeth. Plaque is formed due to early bac...

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 Diexden

 6/04/2019

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Receding gums: A major issue affecting oral health

Affecting nearly half of the U.S. population, gum recession is an oral health issue in which the gums have worn away, exposing teeth to da...

Dental Article , Directorio Odontológico , Periodontics , Receding Gums

 Directorio Odontológico

 6/02/2019

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Is It Normal For My Gums To Bleed When I Have Braces?

The question of the day is “Is it normal for my gums to bleed when I have braces?” Bleeding is a signal that there is something wron...

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 Diexden

 5/30/2019

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Why are people with severe gum disease more at risk of diabetes, heart disease and death?

“If you fractured your arm and the bone was sticking out through your skin, and then you left it untreated, you would end up with a sever...

Directorio Odontológico , Oral Health , Oral Medicine , Periodontics

 Diexden

 5/29/2019

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All You Need to Know About Gum Disease

If you’re worried you might have gum disease, there’s good reason for that. Gum disease affects nearly half of the U.S. adult popula...

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 Diexden

 5/24/2019

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5 Explanations for Bleeding Gums

While brushing, have you ever noticed a bit of blood on your toothbrush and wondered about the cause? Everyone's gums bleed at some p...

Dental Article , Directorio Odontológico , Periodontics

 Diexden

 5/20/2019

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Dental Health : Early Signs of Gum Disease

Periodontal (gum) disease is an infection of the tissues that hold your teeth in place. It's typically caused by poor brushing a...

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 Diexden

 5/17/2019

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How to know if you have gum disease and how to treat it

How do you know if you have gum disease? Nearly half of adults over age 30 in the United States have gum disease, but many of them don...

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 Diexden

 5/04/2019

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Will I lose my teeth to gum disease?

Bleeding gums can be one of the signs of gum disease. Depending on when you present with the disease severity will influence the answer...

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 Diexden

 4/29/2019

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PERIODONTICS : What are Periodontal Pockets?

Your bone and gum tissue should fit snugly around your teeth like a turtleneck around your neck. When you have periodontal disease, this...

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 Diexden

 4/28/2019

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Does gum disease have a link to cancer, dementia, stroke?

Open wide. There’s a host of researchers peering inside your mouth, and you may be surprised at what they hope to find. They’re looking...

Dental Article , Directorio Odontológico , Oral Health , Periodontics

 Diexden

 4/24/2019

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The Perio Link, gum disease and diabetes connection

If you have diabetes, you know the disease can harm your eyes, nerves, kidneys, heart and other important systems in the body. Did you ...

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 Diexden

 4/16/2019

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What diseases are associated with tooth loss?

When you were a kid, tooth loss meant a financial reward from a benevolent, mythological creature. The event also enhanced the charm of...

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 Diexden

 4/15/2019

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What to do if you have a gummy smile?

A gummy smile is a highly subjective diagnosis that shows tremendous variability over dental and non-dental populations. When patients ...

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 Diexden

 4/10/2019

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Periodontal Disease - Silent Killer

Periodontal disease is caused by those who do not wash their teeth as often as they wish. This is the reason that this is mainly due to...

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 Diexden

 4/03/2019

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Bone Loss around your teeth: The Real cause will Shock you

Dr. Shawn Discusses Normal healthy teeth, then he shows the havoc periodontal disease wreaks on our bone and bodies. Causes are not wha...

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 Diexden

 3/31/2019

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Your Braces Could Be Causing Gum Problems

Orthodontia, or braces, can vastly improve the appearance and function of the teeth. On the other hand, orthodontic appliances may a...

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 Diexden

 3/18/2019

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Difference between Gingivitis and Advanced Periodontal Diseases

Gingivitis (gum inflammation) usually precedes periodontitis (gum disease). However, it is important to know that not all gingivitis progr...

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 Diexden

 3/13/2019

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