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Women more prone to gum disease.
Periodontal (gum) disease comes from bacteria and toxins in dental plaque that forms on teeth. If this plaque is not removed immediately it hardens into tartar and a dentist must remove it during routine teeth cleaning.
The bacteria in plaque infects the gums and causes redness and inflammation, which destroys the tissues and bone supporting the teeth. As a result the gums separate from teeth and cause infection. Common causes of periodontal disease include tobacco, medications, genetics, stress, poor personal hygiene, nutrition, systemic diseases and for women, hormones.
For the most part, women take much better care of their oral health than men do; however, women’s oral health is not markedly better than men’s. This is because women’s hormone levels fluctuate throughout various stages of their lives, affecting many tissues in the body including the gums. As a result, women ...
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Healthy Snacks
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If you want to maintain strong teeth for your lifetime, you need to ensure you are eating enough whole grain breads and cereals, fruits and vegetables and lean meats.
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Here’s why… Calcium (with help from phosphorous and Vitamin D) is the main component of teeth and bones. It’s what keeps them strong. But we can’t forget about vitamin A because it’s necessary for the formation of tooth enamel or vitamin C which is essential for healthy gums. September 28, 2009General0Continue reading Whitening- Interesting Facts to KnowJuly 8, 2009General1Continue reading Controlled Diabetics Have a New Reason to SmileA recent study suggests that poorly controlled type 2 diabetic patients are more likely to develop periodontal disease. CHICAGO - November 22, 1999 - Diabetes has long been known to increase the risk of severe periodontal disease. A study released today in the November issue of the Journal of Periodontology found that poorly controlled type 2 diabetic patients are more likely to develop periodontal disease than well-controlled diabetics are. In addition, the study further explains why diabetics are more susceptible to severe periodontal disease. The study concluded that poorly controlled diabetics respond differently to bacterial plaque at the gum line than well-controlled diabetics and non-diabetics, possibly due to elevated serum triglycerides. Poorly controlled diabetics have more harmful proteins (cytokines) in their gingival tissue, causing destructive inflammation of the ... May 28, 2009General0Continue reading Blog CategoriesBlog Archive
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