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Gum disease is often not thought about until you experience symptoms. We're trained from an early age to brush. After that, we do not typically think about our mouth again, even when eating or talk. Additional care is needed to prevent hidden bacteria from attacking the gums and teeth. At that point periodontal disease is present.

To prevent gum disease, you need to take easy steps for successful oral hygiene. Besides brushing and flossing, try an oral irrigator, such as the hydrofloss. ...Continue reading...

receding gums

If you find blood on your toothbrush, even when brushing your teeth gently, you could be suffering from gingivitis. This is an inflammation of the gums caused by unhealthy bacteria that live under plaque.

It is found between the gaps in the gums and the teeth and on the teeth as well. Additional symptoms of gingivitis may include but are not exclusive to a bright red or shiny appearance of the gums, receding gums, and gums that are tender when touched.

Gingivitis is a form of ...Continue reading...

If you consider that consumers spend over $17 million dollars for Trident whitening chewing gum in one year, then it is no wonder that teeth whitening products are such huge cash cows for companies. People shell out, on average, over three hundred dollars a year on basic oral hygiene products. That does not count all of the tooth ...Continue reading...

Oh, the lengths people will go to in order to have whiter teeth. It goes far beyond the morning brushing. Teeth whitening systems and gimmicks have been around for centuries. Perhaps a trip down history lane is in order, if you want a real look at how humanity has evolved in the areas of dental care and whitening teeth. History's version of a home teeth whitening system has come a ...Continue reading...