http://www.articlesphere.com/Category/Gum-Disease/660 Gum Disease articles from Find Articles at ArticleSphere.com Rss Follow Up Mon, 06 Oct 2008 09:03:11 -0700 Your gums are practically cesspools for bacteria. It is extremely easy for your gums to come down with diseases that are quite unpleasant. These gum disease affect up to 80 per cent of people, according to the Mayo Clinic's website. Imagine that many people, each ignoring their gums and reaping the consequences in the form of strange and horrible problems. This is an issue that can, and does lead to tooth loss. Dentists say that gum disease also leads to more serious health conditions, as it creates a pathway for viruses and bacteria to enter the body directly through the area that gets the most traffic - the mouth. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Gum-Disease--An-Early-Pathway-to-Teeth-Loss/163810 Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Gum-Disease--An-Early-Pathway-to-Teeth-Loss/163810 Gingivitis or gum disease is caused by bacteria in your mouth. You cant get rid of those germs forever; theyre just a fact of life as a human being. These bacteria feed upon the same things we do, literally the things we eat and drink. They hide in all the little nooks and crannies inside your mouth, even below the gum line. When you brush, you clean out some of those germs, but you cant reach all of them. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Know-the-Gingivitis-Information/145765 Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Know-the-Gingivitis-Information/145765 Gingivitis is an inflammation of the gum tissue due to a build of plaque or tartar around the gumline and if treated can be reversed. If left untreated gingivitis can lead to periodontitis which is far more serious and is irreversible but can be stopped from progressing any further. If you think you may have gingivitis it is important you go to your dentist. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Prompt-Ways-to-eradicate-Gingivitis/137839 Sun, 04 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Prompt-Ways-to-eradicate-Gingivitis/137839 An abscess is a collection of pus. Pus is a thick fluid that usually contains white blood cells, dead tissue and bacteria (germs). The usual cause of an abscess is an infection with bacteria. A dental abscess is an infection in the centre of a tooth which spreads through the tooth to infect supporting bone and other nearby tissues. Dental abscess is common. It may develop as a complication of tooth decay (caries), or from an infection in the gums. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Dental-Abscess---Symptoms-and-Causes-of-Dental-Abscess/137234 Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Dental-Abscess---Symptoms-and-Causes-of-Dental-Abscess/137234 Brush, brush, brush. Do it at least twice a day with a soft toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste. Although brushing and flossing are equally important, brushing eliminates only the plaque from the surfaces of the teeth that the brush can reach. Flossing, on the other hand, removes plaque from in between the teeth and under the gumline. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/How-to-Get-Rid-Of-Gum-Disease/136306 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/How-to-Get-Rid-Of-Gum-Disease/136306 Quite often Price referred to the high number of "rheumatic group lesions" which resulted from dental infections. That terminology produced some confusion as it placed extreme emphasis on rheumatism and arthritis. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/The-Degenerative-Diseases-and-Focal-Infections/86653 Wed, 25 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/The-Degenerative-Diseases-and-Focal-Infections/86653 Not only should these foci sources be repeatedly considered by heart disease patients and their doctors, but also by the average person, for the oral cavity environment is a daily possible source of bacteria which can threaten body organs or tissues. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/The-Gum-Crevices-Surrounding-Every-Tooth-between-Teeth-are-Loaded-with-Bacteria/85905 Sat, 21 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/The-Gum-Crevices-Surrounding-Every-Tooth-between-Teeth-are-Loaded-with-Bacteria/85905 Some people tend to take bleeding gums as a natural result of brushing their teeth. However, this can be an indication of a much more serious condition that can put your dental health at risk! http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Dental-Health---8-Tips-for-Healthier-Gums/84845 Mon, 16 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Dental-Health---8-Tips-for-Healthier-Gums/84845 Until recently periodontitis was thought to affect only structures in the mouth. However contemporary research has found that it is an important cause of chronic systemic inflammation, heart disease, diabetes, premature and underweight babies and possibly several other diseases. The timeous treatment of dental disease can make a significant contribution to the prevention of heart disease and stroke. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Periodontal-Disease-and-Heart-Attacks/79092 Mon, 19 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Periodontal-Disease-and-Heart-Attacks/79092 Actually, more than 75 per cent of Americans over 35 have some form of gum disease and it's time to sound the alarm on one of the most common diseases around. Dr. Chris Kammer, Wisconsin: Sadly, most people think that it's normal when gums bleed. Well it's not! If you washed your hands and they started to bleed, wouldn't you get a little worried? Of course you would, yet most people don't get worried about bleeding gums because no one is telling them it is serious gum disease that could be deadly!! So, what is it? http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Gum-Disease-that-could-be-deadly--Watch-out-/71083 Wed, 07 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Gum-Disease-that-could-be-deadly--Watch-out-/71083 Do you consider yourself to be relatively healthy? If so, can gum disease affect you? Absolutely, gum disease is no respecter of persons. A healthy person is likely to be affected by gum disease just the same as the next person. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/What-Signs-Can-A-Relatively-Healthy-Person-Lookout-for-That-May-End-Up-Manifesting-a-Gum-Disease-/59718 Sat, 18 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/What-Signs-Can-A-Relatively-Healthy-Person-Lookout-for-That-May-End-Up-Manifesting-a-Gum-Disease-/59718 There are lots and lots of natural gum disease remedies readily available. Using natural gum disease remedies will not only give fast healing process, it will also provide better oral health care. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Natural-Gum-Disease-Remedies/56582 Sun, 29 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Natural-Gum-Disease-Remedies/56582 If you think that smoking has effect on the heart and lung only, you better think again. Recent studies have proved that smoking and gum disease are connected. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Smoking-and-Gum-Disease/56492 Sat, 28 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Smoking-and-Gum-Disease/56492 Periodontal disease is a series of chronic bacterial infections that damage the tissues and supporting bones surrounding the teeth. It could be isolated to just one tooth or affect several teeth. There are several stages of periodontal disease and the earlier it is detected the easier that it is to treat. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/The-Stages-of-Periodontal-Disease-Gum-Disease----Gum-Disease-Treatment/55712 Mon, 23 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/The-Stages-of-Periodontal-Disease-Gum-Disease----Gum-Disease-Treatment/55712 The main source of periodontal disease: is bacterial plaque, a tacky, colorless film that continuously forms on your teeth. Anyhow, factors like the following also strike the condition of your gums. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Why-Do-People-Get-Gum-Disease-/55274 Fri, 20 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Why-Do-People-Get-Gum-Disease-/55274 Although it sounds sinister, periodontal disease is really just the scientific name for gum disease. But make no mistake about it, gum disease is sinister and it can lead to tissue loss, teeth falling out, and even infections within the heart itself. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/The-Symptoms-of-Periodontal-Disease/47318 Fri, 25 Aug 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/The-Symptoms-of-Periodontal-Disease/47318 There's a lot of gingivitis going around. Some estimates show that almost all adults will at one time or another suffer from this gum condition. Other suggest that as many as 80 per cent of the population have at this very minute at least some symptoms of gingivitis. Whatever the true number, it's clear that the problem of gum disease is a chronic problem for many people. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Symptoms-Of-Gingivitis-And-What-You-Can-Do-About-It/44488 Wed, 02 Aug 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Symptoms-Of-Gingivitis-And-What-You-Can-Do-About-It/44488