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Children Get Gum Disease Too

Queen of Dental Hygiene

What I also want parents to wonder and ask; “Does my child have gum disease?” It is a disease. Dental hygiene care must look deeper into bleeding gums in children and spend more time with our little people to help them heal. We know spirochetes from Lyme disease have a profound effect on childrens’ health.

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Almost Half of Adults Age 30 and Older Suffer from Gum Disease

Dentistry Today

Innovative Slate Flosser makes daily flossing easier which is crucial in preventing gum disease. “I’ve never had a cavity, but at every visit, they said my gums were receding more,” he recalled. of adults aged 30 years and older have some form of periodontal disease. A recent CDC report says 47.2%

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OraPharma and Alex Rodriguez Team Up to Raise Awareness About the Importance of Managing Gum Disease

Dentistry Today

(NYSE/TSX: BHC) and its oral health care business, OraPharma, announced its collaboration with World Series Champion, Alex Rodriguez, to launch a national awareness campaign about the prevalence and impact of gum disease. The most common symptoms of gum disease include bleeding during or after brushing and red or swollen gums.

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Photodisinfection Is Revolutionizing Gum Disease Treatment

Ask The Dentist

How it treats gum disease. Today, a specific light-based therapy known as photodisinfection therapy offers new hope for patients with advancing gum disease (periodontitis). Today, a specific light-based therapy known as photodisinfection therapy offers new hope for patients with advancing gum disease (periodontitis).

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Gum Disease and Heart Health: What You Need to Know

Broomfield Dentists / MountainAire

The state of your teeth and gums could have a significant impact on the wellness of your heart. Understanding Gum Disease Gum disease is an infection of the tissues that surround and support your teeth. The Stages of Gum Disease Gingivitis: This is the mildest form of periodontal disease.

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Guide to Preventing & Treating Gum Disease

Batchelor-Dentistry

Among the various oral health challenges, gum disease stands out as a prevalent and often underestimated threat. Your gums play a crucial role in supporting your teeth and, by extension, your entire oral health. The consequences of gum disease go beyond the discomfort of bleeding gums or persistent bad breath.

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Gum Disease and Your Heart

Broomfield Dentists / MountainAire

The connection between gum disease and heart health has been a topic of debate for years. Recent research suggests that there is a strong link between gum disease and the risk of heart-related illnesses, such as heart attack and stroke. What is Gum Disease? How Does Gum Disease Affect Your Heart?