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Last Updated: 6 years ago• Featured Tip
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Tooth cleaning is performed by professional hygienist or dentist.A normal plaque can be removed with the help of tooth brush but tartar or calculus cannot be removed by normal brushing.
Professional tools are required to clean them, which might be getting accumulates on your tooth even below the gum level.Smoking and tobacoo stain can also be removed by getting scaling and polishing done.
Area of the tooth if left uncleaned and tarter is not removed may lead to more severe gum dise...more
Professional tools are required to clean them, which might be getting accumulates on your tooth even below the gum level.Smoking and tobacoo stain can also be removed by getting scaling and polishing done.
Area of the tooth if left uncleaned and tarter is not removed may lead to more severe gum dise...more
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Last Updated: 6 years ago• Featured Tip
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What is periodontal disease?
Periodontal disease is a highly common infection of the periodontal tissues (gums and bone) that are responsible for supporting the teeth. These infections are caused by bacteria that grow on the teeth near the gum line due to poor brushing and flossing practices. Periodontal disease is known as gingivitis during its earliest stages, which is typically characterized by a sore, swollen gums that may bleed easily. Allowed to progress, an advanced periodontal d...more
Periodontal disease is a highly common infection of the periodontal tissues (gums and bone) that are responsible for supporting the teeth. These infections are caused by bacteria that grow on the teeth near the gum line due to poor brushing and flossing practices. Periodontal disease is known as gingivitis during its earliest stages, which is typically characterized by a sore, swollen gums that may bleed easily. Allowed to progress, an advanced periodontal d...more
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Asked for Male, 22 years old from Muzaffarpur
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You need scaling of your teeth for treatment of gingivitis. After scaling take medicines prescribed by your dentist. Your problem will be cure soon.
*you should brush your teeth twice daily and maintain your oral hygiene for good oral health. Your tooth brushing time should not be more than 3 to 4 minute.
*you should brush your teeth twice daily and maintain your oral hygiene for good oral health. Your tooth brushing time should not be more than 3 to 4 minute.
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Last Updated: 7 years ago• Featured Tip
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If you see blood while brushing your teeth, do not ignore it; it could be a sign of gum disease. A build-up of plaque along the gum line is the main trigger for bleeding gums. If left untreated, it could lead to gingivitis or periodontitis which could further lead to the loss of teeth. Bleeding gums are also caused by:
Vigorous brushing
Bleeding disorders or use of blood thinners
Hormonal changes during pregnancy
Improper flossing
Deficiency of vitamin K
Tooth or gum...more
Vigorous brushing
Bleeding disorders or use of blood thinners
Hormonal changes during pregnancy
Improper flossing
Deficiency of vitamin K
Tooth or gum...more
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Omega-3 fatty acids are 'good' fats that reduce cholesterol levels and 'bad' saturated fats from your body. They belong to a family of unsaturated fatty acids and are necessary for the normal functioning of the body. The body cannot synthesize omega-3 fatty acids; hence, you can get it from sources such as salmon which provides omega-3 fatty acids known as ALA (alpha-linolenic acid) and vegetable oils such as soybean oil, rapeseed oil and flaxseed oil that are rich in omega-3 fatty acids EPA (ei...more
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