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This page will introduce you to the problem of tooth decay.  In particular we’ll provide a summary of the main causes of this dental disease, including those you will probably know and some surprises! There is also a low-down on ...

What is gingivitis?  Put simply, it is swelling, inflammation or infection of the gums and the other tissues that hold the teeth in place. Gingivitis is also known as early gum disease, with more advanced stages termed periodontal disease: Gingivitis - This ...

Dental erosion is a form of tooth wear – where enamel and then dentin is worn down (the other forms, abrasion and attrition are discussed here). It is defined as irreversible damage to the teeth caused from chemicals (usually acids). This ...

Do you have missing teeth? Worried about how best to replace them? Before we look at treatment options, let’s look at the causes and possible consequences of not replacing lost teeth. All of us lose our baby teeth during the ...

Halitosis, also known as bad breath (and Fetor ex ore medically), is by definition where an unpleasant odor is omitted from the mouth – but you knew that already. What you may not be aware of, is the variety of ...

Concerned about a dead tooth? Wondering how to spot this problem and what might be involved in treating it? Let’s take a look at the common questions…   What Is a Dead Tooth? Simply put, it’s when the nerve (and ...

Teeth can discolor over time due to a variety of factors.  Teeth can also become discolored as they develop in the jaws.  This article will give you advice on what stains teeth, as well as what can cause the them ...

Healthy gums DO NOT bleed. Bleeding gums are in fact, the cardinal sign of gum disease. Or to put it more simply, it is evidence that your body is fighting an infection in your gums. If this is true in ...

The bases of any periodontal treatment are scaling and “root planing” procedures. They do, to an extent, go hand-in-hand, but we will focus on the latter in this article. The primary objective of both these procedures is to restore one’s ...

Over the last decade, emerging evidence has suggested that there is a link between gum disease and heart disease. Until 2009, this link was poorly understood. With new evidence demonstrating how certain forms of bacteria found in periodontal cases can ...