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The Dental Woes of Unhappy Patients…

Written by bmlengel on March 8th, 2010

As part of my work, I get to talk to a lot of people about dental health and from listening to their stories of pain, suffering, solutions and treatments that do not provide long-term relief is something I find very frustrating! I think that by now, in our modern age, better answers should be provided [...]

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Why is it Important to Stop Gum Disease?

Written by bmlengel on November 24th, 2009

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You may wonder why it is important to end periodontal disease. But besides your teeth starting to look bad, and your gums bleeding there is much more to it than that. It can be linked to many different medical problems too.
When you first notice that brushing or flossing is causing your gums to [...]

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What is Gum Disease, Really?

Written by bmlengel on September 7th, 2009

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Definition- Gum disease refers to infection in the bone and tissue area surrounding the teeth, usually caused by bacteria contained in the food and plaque build-up on the teeth and gums. The plaque produces toxins that have a painful and irritating effect on the sensitive tissue. The plaque will harden over time and form [...]

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How Does Periodontal Disease Occur…

Written by bmlengel on September 7th, 2009

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There are three main types of periodontal disease. The very early stage of periodontal disease is gingivitis though some forms of the disease do not have any symptoms. Bacteria that establishes a population in your mouth is the cause of periodontal disease. The bacteria cause inflammation in the tissue surrounding your teeth and can [...]

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How Does Periodontal Disease Occur…

Written by bmlengel on September 6th, 2009

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There are three main types of periodontal disease. The very early stage of periodontal disease is gingivitis though some forms of the disease do not have any symptoms. Bacteria that establishes a population in your mouth is the cause of periodontal disease. The bacteria cause inflammation in the tissue surrounding your teeth and can [...]

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How Do You Know If You Have Periodontal Disease and What Can You do About It?

Written by bmlengel on September 5th, 2009

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Periodontal disease can be very annoying and once you have it you can never get rid of it. This disease affects the gums and supportive tissue around your teeth. Many times gingivitis can lead to periodontal disease. It is possible to prevent periodontal disease but you will need to have started prevention when you [...]

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What Methods Work on Periodontal Disease?

Written by bmlengel on September 4th, 2009

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Periodontal disease occur sin the tissues surrounding the teeth and jawbone. If untreated gingivitis can lead to periodontal disease and once you have periodontal disease you can never get rid of it. It is important that you visit the dentist when you notice issues with your gums. If left untreated you can lose your [...]

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What is Periodontal Disease All About?

Written by bmlengel on September 4th, 2009

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Many of us know about periodontal disease even if we do not know exactly what it is. It is also called periodontitis. The disease attacks the gums and all the connective tissues used to support the teeth. Progressive bone loss is one result. If left untreated, a loss of teeth can occur. It is [...]

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What Methods Might Be Used To Fight Periodontal Disease

Written by bmlengel on September 4th, 2009

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Periodontal disease occur sin the tissues surrounding the teeth and jawbone. If untreated gingivitis can lead to periodontal disease and once you have periodontal disease you can never get rid of it. It is important that you visit the dentist when you notice issues with your gums. If left untreated you can lose your [...]

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Determining If You Have Periodontal Disease

Written by bmlengel on September 4th, 2009

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Periodontal disease can be very annoying and once you have it you can never get rid of it. This disease affects the gums and supportive tissue around your teeth. Many times gingivitis can lead to periodontal disease. It is possible to prevent periodontal disease but you will need to have started prevention when you [...]

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