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2. Gum disease: causes, risks, prevention and when to see your ...

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   If you show any signs or symptoms of gum disease, it's important to make an appointment with your dentist to help prevent bone loss and tissue damage around the teeth. Plus, when caught early, gum ...

3. Gum disease: causes, risks, prevention and when to see your ...

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   Loose or separated teeth. Pus between your gums and teeth. Mouth sores. ... which helps reduce bacterial count and supports tissue repair," she says. That said, if gum disease has progressed to ...

4. Gingivitis - Wikipedia

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   Gingivitis is a non-destructive disease that causes inflammation of the gums; [1] ulitis is an alternative term. [2] The most common form of gingivitis, and the most common form of periodontal disease overall, is in response to bacterial biofilms (also called plaque) that are attached to tooth surfaces, termed plaque-induced gingivitis.

5. Periodontal disease - Wikipedia

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   Redness or bleeding of gums while brushing teeth, using dental floss or biting into hard food (e.g., apples) (though this may also occur in gingivitis, where there is no attachment loss gum disease) Gum swelling that recurs; Spitting out blood after brushing teeth; Halitosis, or bad breath, and a persistent metallic taste in the mouth

6. Oral hygiene - Wikipedia

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   A 1930s poster from the Work Projects Administration promoting oral hygiene. Tooth decay is the most common global disease. [14] Over 80% of cavities occur inside fissures in teeth where brushing cannot reach food left trapped after eating and saliva and fluoride have no access to neutralize acid and remineralize demineralized teeth, unlike easy-to-clean parts of the tooth, where fewer ...

7. Teeth whitening: What is it, how to do it safely and how to ...

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   Teeth whitening strips are easy-to-use, peel-and-stick strips that you wear on your teeth for 15 to 30 minutes each day. "Most kits come with a 30-day supply and are relatively easy to use," says ...