gingivitis
gingivitis
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by SHEILA WOLF, RDH "MAMA GUMS" - 2007-04-06
"KILLER DISEASE SWEEPS PLANET!" If you saw this unforgettable headline in your local paper, would you be alarmed? Would you read the article to discover the "what, who, where, and why" about this ...
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by David Snape - 2007-04-07
Gum disease can cause damage to the underlying bone structure that supports your gums and holds your teeth in place. This bone is relatively vulnerable and can be damaged by the effects of bacterial ...
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by Alien - 2007-04-10
Gingivitis is a disorder involving inflammation of the gums (gingiva). One of the most common of these is gingivitis, which develops when bacteria build up between your teeth and gums, leading to i...
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by David Snape - 2007-04-15
The words hung in the air and the implied meaning struck me like hammer. There was no way I was going to allow this dentist to make a permanent hole in my tooth and then fill it after hearing the word...
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by Sheila Wolf, RDH "Mama Gums" - 2007-04-17
Germs. We've been hearing about them since we were toddlers. Our Moms nagged us to wash the dirt off our hands when we came to dinner, and to cover our mouths when we coughed. Teachers taught us about...
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by Shelia Wolf - 2007-04-21
A glazed doughnut or a wedge of apple pie might be what we choose for a mid-morning munch. Unfortunately, these snacks contain refined sugar that is not only bad for your teeth and gums, but also f...
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by Shelia Wolf - 2007-04-21
Germs. We've been hearing about them since we were toddlers. Our Moms nagged us to wash the dirt off our hands when we came to dinner, and to cover our mouths when we coughed. Teachers taught us ab...
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by Shelia Wolf - 2007-04-21
On at least three separate occasions, I can remember having the privilege of breaking the news of a young woman's pregnancy from my side of the dentist's chair. I use the word "privilege" with my t...
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by Shelia Wolf - 2007-04-21
"KILLER DISEASE SWEEPS PLANET!" If you saw this unforgettable headline in your local paper, would you be alarmed? Would you read the article to discover the "what, who, where, and why" about this d...
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by Dr. Benjamin Kim - 2007-04-23
No matter how hard the bristles of your brush are or aggressive the technique you use to brush, brushing your teeth alone will not clean between the teeth. Along with brushing your teeth twice a day,...
