Otherwise known as gum disease, gingivitis is one of the commonest conditions that is diagnosed during a dentist checkup. The next time that you see a professional during a dental checkup, it may be something that is mentioned. Despite being such a common condition, many people worry about gingivitis and what it may mean for their oral healthcare.
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- If you suffer from bouts of depression, then you may be more prone to developing oral health problems than those who do not have this mental health condition. Read on to learn why. 1. Antidepressants can have side-effects which affect your dental health Lots of people who have depression take antidepressants to manage the symptoms of this condition. However, whilst th
- Even though it may take a while for your braces to straighten out your teeth, you'll already be looking forward to having a new smile. If you also have plans to whiten your teeth to add the cherry to your dental cake, then you may be pondering where to factor a whitening treatment into your schedule. You may be considering having your teeth whitened before you have yo
- If you have ever broken a bone, you will be familiar with the use of x-rays to show what is going on underneath your skin. You may be more puzzled when your dentist uses the same method to look at your teeth—particularly if they seem to be healthy. What is your dentist looking for? Tooth decay Early tooth decay may not be obvious just from visually inspecting the teet
- Do you have a full complement of teeth or did you have one or two of them removed in the dim and distant past? Many people are in your position but may want to get back to normal so that they can be proud of their smile once again and, importantly, chew their food effectively. Somebody may have told you that you need to have a bridge installed to fix your issue, but y