Posts Tagged ‘gingivitis’

Can Your Dirty Toothbrush Cause Gum Disease

Thursday, December 17th, 2009

Toothbrushes In a cup Yes it may be hard to believe but the very toothbrush you clean your teeth with can cause mouth infection, gum disease, bad breath and tooth decay.

When you really think about it all those nasty little germs you scrap off your teeth stick to the surface of your brush. They can infect or re-infect gums and soft tissue traveling deep below the gum line.

What’s On The Surface Of Your Toothbrush

To reduce the risk of infection clean and sterilize toothbrush bristles.

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Gingivitis Periodontitis And Gum Disease

Sunday, August 16th, 2009

What Is Plaque

It is a sticky mixture of food particles, bacteria and mucus.

What Is Gingivitis

It is a mild form of gum disease.

If caught and treated in its early stages brushing and flossing may remove much of the tartar and plaque but dental visits still may be required for a full assessment.

When Gingivitis is left untreated it can progress to (more…)


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