Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis (NUG) is a condition that affects the gum tissue. This is very painful and happens very rapidly. Necrotizing basically means death and the gum tissue is basically dying in the mouth. Ulcerative means ulcers and as the tissue is dying it will form painful ulcers on the gum tissue. Another name for [...]

Believe it or not but as a dental professional this is a very common question that I hear on a regular basis. The answer to this question is you probably have gingivitis. This is one of the common side affects of gingivitis. Your gums should be a coral pink and should lay right up to [...]

Do you have painful sores in your mouth? Are your gums so sensitive that you can’t stand to touch them with your toothbrush? Do your gums bleed? Do you have bad breath and don’t know why? Are your lymph nodes swollen around your neck and you aren’t even ill? If you answered yes to these [...]

You don’t have gingivitis but you want to prevent yourself from getting it. Not a problem. There are ways that you can care for your teeth and gums at home and not worry about getting gingivitis. Brushing. There are wrong ways and right ways to brush and floss. Asking your dentist or hygienist the correct [...]

Ok, you are in the bathroom and are getting ready for work. You do your daily routine and get ready to brush your teeth. As you are brushing you notice that there is some blood in the sink after you have rinsed your mouth. You look in your mouth and see that a couple of [...]

So you visited your hygienist and she told you that you have gum disease. Your brain starts to panic a little and you ask yourself “How did I get gum disease???” Gum disease is a little frightening if you don’t know what it is. 75% of Americans have some form of periodontal disease and the [...]

Numerous studies have been done proving that any type of periodontal disease has been linked to heart disease and stroke. Did you know that the same type of plaque that is found in your mouth is very similar to the plaque that is found in your arteries and heart? Your mouth carries harmful bacteria to [...]

You will be a victim of gum disease if you do not take proper care of your teeth and if your eating habits are not regular and healthy. Bad habits like smoking can really cause damage to your gums. Bleeding gums, swollen gums and bad breath are very common gum diseases that people suffer from. [...]

Yes!!! You can treat gingivitis at home. How? Well, it’s quite simple. Let’s take a step back and review what gingivitis is. It is the very beginning stages of periodontal disease. It’s reversible which means you can stop the progression right in its tracks. By following your hygienist’s instructions you will have a healthy smile [...]

Infection in gums are related to a host of reasons starting with lack of oral hygiene, genes, diabetic, bad habits like chewing tobacco, smoking and so on. Many of the gum related problems can easily be treated using natural substances we find around us without having to visit a dentist. Periodical visit to the dentist [...]

Mouth wash and mouth rinse are products which are available to improve oral hygiene. These products claim to kill bacteria causing gingivitis and bad breath. How do these problems occur? Unfortunately, people procrastinate in dealing with oral infections putting their teeth, gums and their general health to risk. The longer the gum disease is left [...]

Gum diseases are very common and people who do not take proper oral care are prone to it. Those who smoke or have diabetes face a lot of gum related problems. At a very early stage, gum diseases usually do not exhibit any symptoms. Only a visit to your dentist will be able to tell [...]

When you suffer from red or swollen gums or when your gum bleeds while brushing you can say you are suffering from gum disease. Bad breath is also part of gum disease. There are many natural remedies to keep your gums healthy. The scientific name for gum disease is periodontal diseases. Vitamin C is very [...]

Healthy eating and good oral habits are the secrets behind keeping gum diseases away. Regular brushing and flossing will make sure that there is no plaque formation in your mouth. Once you start suffering from gum disease, you need to be extremely careful about treatment. There are two things that are very important regarding gum [...]

Gum disease can affect various parts of your body including heart and pancreas. Those who suffer from gum disease are prone to heart attack and stroke. Due to plaque accumulation there are possibilities of swollen arteries. Healthy gums are essential for a healthy body. There are many items in our kitchen that can help us [...]