Written by bmlengel on October 15th, 2009
dental care
In this day and age, beauty really does matter and beauty often denotes health. The same thoughts can be applied to the gums. If you want beautiful gums, then they will obviously need to be healthy. How do you know if your gums are healthy? Well, really, that does not require a scientist - [...]
Tags: dental care, gingivitis, oral care
Written by bmlengel on August 26th, 2009
It has happened to many of us. We look in the mirror, noticed that are gums are sore and discolored. Invariably, we stretch our mouths open, peer into the mirror, twist this way and that for a better look. We inevitably ponder, “Why are my gums red and swollen?” We are right to wonder that, [...]
Tags: gingivitis
Written by bmlengel on August 18th, 2009
I recently saw a product for gum disease that had a testimonial that said, “My gums look better after one brushing”. That is total nonsense - sorry to say.
There is not a miracle cure that works after one application. I would RUN, not walk, away from any website that promises such nonsense.
As a matter of [...]
Tags: gingivitis, gum disease
Written by bmlengel on June 29th, 2009
If you find blood in your sink, even after brushing your teeth gently, you could be suffering from gingivitis. This is an inflammation of the gums caused by ‘bad’ bacteria that live under dental plaque.
It is found between the gaps in the gums and the teeth and on the teeth as well. Additional symptoms [...]
Tags: gingivitis
Written by bmlengel on June 21st, 2009
In the plainest language, the meaning of gum disease, clinically diagnosed as periodontal disease, is a description for a growing bacterial infection in your mouth that advances in stages affecting your gum health and eventually destroying the tissues that are surrounding your teeth for support.
With plaque build up, you come closer to developing gum [...]
Tags: gingivitis, gum disease, periodontal disease
Written by bmlengel on June 5th, 2009
The majority of people can do something about gum disease if they really wish to. It is easier to prevent gum disease in the first place, but many people, up to 80% of Americans, already have a problem to solve.
A lot of pain and money can be saved, but if your gum disease is moderate [...]
Tags: cure gingivitis, gingivitis, gingivitis gum disease, gum disease gingivitis, stop gingivitis
Written by bmlengel on May 29th, 2009
oral irrigator
I guess this article would be classified as a review of the hydro floss oral irrigator based on personal observation and use.This is a powerful tool that should be talked about.
A while back, my dental doctor and her trusty hygienist assistant told me that something had to be done about my gum disease [...]
Tags: altnerative to gum disease, gingivitis, gum disease, hydrofloss