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Can You Improve Periodontitis Treatments?
Written By Kevin Kerfoot / Reviewed By Ray Spotts
Periodontitis - or gum disease - is an inflammation of the gums and supporting structures of the teeth. It is one of the most common chronic diseases in the world, and in Germany, approximately 15 percent of people are affected by a particularly severe form of this disease. If left untreated, periodontitis will lead to tooth loss, and the disease also increases the risk of arthritis, cardiovascular disease and cancer.

4 Things To Know About Oral Health And Your Immune System
Most people know that daily brushing and flossing is the best way to prevent tooth decay, cavities and gum disease. However, practising good oral hygiene is also important to maintain your overall health and wellbeing.

How To Treat And Prevent Periodontitis

Gum Infections: Preventing And Curing Them For A Healthier Smile
Gum infections are no fun, which is why you should listen to your dentist when you’re told to take proper care of your oral health. By letting things go, you leave your mouth open for infections. Known as periodontitis, it targets just below your gum line in sulcus, the crevices between your teeth and gums.

Bleeding Gums – Causes And What to Do
If your gums bleed consistently and you haven’t been able to stop them, you may be suffering from a variety of things. There are various causes for bleeding gums, some more common than others, but there are also ways that you can stop bleeding gums and protect them from bleeding again.

How To Know If Your Toothache Is An Urgent Issue

Has A New Treatment Method For Periodontal Disease Been Found?
Written By Kevin Kerfoot / Reviewed By Ray Spotts
Periodontal disease is widespread and usually caused by bacteria, which leads to an inflammation of the gums - or periodontitis. New biodegradable rods promise to provide better treatment for periodontal disease, and researchers from the Institute of Pharmacy at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) have re-combined an already approved active ingredient and filed for a patent for their invention together with two Fraunhofer Institutes from Halle.

How To Know If You Have Periodontitis And What To Do About It
You’ve probably seen the intimidating photos and diagrams on your dentist’s walls detailing the horrors of gum disease. Periodontitis is the most severe form of it. It all starts with gingivitis, or inflammation of the gums. If you don’t treat it, it grows into this full-blown version of infected gums.

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What You Should Know About Periodontal Disease Before It’s Too Late
With the ignorance of adverse effects of periodontal disease, people tend to treat it as a common infection. Hence, there are some things that you should be aware of to prevent it.
Written By Sophie Zoria / Reviewed By Ray Spotts

Gum Disease: What You Don't Know Can Hurt You

How To Avoid Swollen Gums And What To Do When You Get Them
When your gums are healthy, they’re a nice light pink. But when they’re swollen, they’re in need of dental care with the guidance of your dentist. Swollen gums may appear to bulge out near where they meet with the teeth. They also look red rather than pink.
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