Dental pockets refer to the space between the teeth and gums where bacteria can accumulate. These pockets can deepen over time, leading to gum disease, tooth loss, and other health problems. A healthy pocket depth ranges between one and three millimeters. Anything deeper than three millimeters can indicate the presence of gum disease.
Plaque is a sticky film that forms on your teeth, and it can be removed with regular brushing and flossing. If you don’t remove plaque regularly, it can harden into tartar, which can be more difficult to remove. This can cause gum disease and cavities in your teeth.
Researchers found that the Sonicare Flexcare removed more plaque than the Oral-B Triumph after 4 weeks of use by adults with gingivitis. Another group of people who had healthy gums also showed improved gingival health when they used the Sonicare Flexcare compared to those who brushed with a regular manual toothbrush over four weeks.
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Plaque is a sticky film of bacteria that collects on the surface of your teeth, underneath the gums. If plaque isn’t removed regularly (every day!), it hardens into tartar and causes gum disease.
As much as we’d like to think that we could choose any dentist at random and count on good results, this isn’t always true—and it especially isn’t true in an emergency when time is of the essence! Instead, take some time upfront and find a professional who works with you throughout every step of the process.
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Christmas is not only a busy time for shopping, family celebrations and enjoying the festive season, but it is also the busiest time of year for dentists. As we all know, there is nothing worse than having toothache during Christmas. If you have been putting off going to see your dentist because of the holidays, then now may be the best time to book in an appointment.
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This year, doctors and dentists will diagnose an estimated 54,010 adults (38,800 men and 15,210 women) in the United States with oral cancer.
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People used to add soap to their toothpaste. Also consider that this was when most soaps were made from lye. Other common ingredients of the day featured chalk, charcoal, and areca nut (which was a fruit found in tropical climates).
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Flossing helps prevent gum disease and cavities, reduces inflammation and tooth sensitivity, and can reverse gum disease. In fact, flossing is the single most effective way to remove plaque from between teeth, which can lead to gum disease and tooth decay.
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The first sign of periodontitis is gum bleeding, swelling, and redness. And, if left untreated, this damages gums and could even cause teeth to fall out.
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