Category: Gum Care

Piercings and oral health problems

Piercings and oral health problems

June 4, 2018 10:08 am

Piercings within the mouth are no doubt a fashionable trend however failure to comply with good oral hygiene can cause serious problems later down the line.

Gum care in pregnancy

Gum care in pregnancy

June 4, 2018 10:06 am

Hormonal changes occur during pregnancy which affect the gingival tissues as well as the functioning of the tissue cells that surround and support the teeth.

Diabetes

Diabetes

June 4, 2018 10:03 am

There is a bidirectional relationship between periodontitis and diabetes as periodontal disease is considered to be the sixth complication of diabetes.

Gingivitis

Gingivitis

June 4, 2018 10:00 am

Gingivitis is a form of gum disease which starts with the growth of bacteria in the mouth and can evolve to periodontitis which can cause tooth loss if not treated well.