by Peter Mayhew | Jun 14, 2019 | Flossing, Gums
Flossing your teeth daily is an important component of oral health. It’s, however, fairly common for your gums to bleed when you first introduce flossing (especially string). So long as the bleeding is not extended and stops quickly, you should not be too... by Peter Mayhew | Apr 22, 2019 | Dental Facts, Gums
Table of Contents Causes Of Swollen GumsPoor HygieneГum DiseaseAbscessWhat Are The Risk Factors of Swollen GumsHome Remedies For Swollen GumsWhen To Seek Dental HelpConcluding Thoughts Gums have a major role to play not just in your dental health, but also in your...
by Peter Mayhew | Dec 23, 2018 | Cavities, Gums
Table of Contents Subgingival DecayRoot CavitiesGum Line CavitiesPrevention Do you have teeth decay along the gum line? Find out the causes, types of decay and possible treatments available.The causes and treatment of your gum line problems depend on the size of the... by Peter Mayhew | Nov 7, 2018 | Dentistry, Gums, Periodontal Diseases
Is your gum shrinking? Gum recession is common. It happens due to bone loss, and it is often caused by smoking, infection, trauma or poor oral hygiene. When you lose your tooth and it doesn’t grow back, your gum tries to cover the loss by shrinking down. That’s why...