The gums are responsible for protecting the fragile roots of your teeth from damage as they break up the toughest foods; however, these soft structures can become badly damaged if gum disease is allowed to develop. Diseases like periodontitis and gingivitis lead to receding gums, loose sockets and bleeding, and not all of the problems caused by ...
Read MoreHaving bad breath can be embarrassing and frustrating. Brushing your teeth, gums and tongue sometimes just don't cut the bad breath blues. A dentist or cosmetic dentist can help you determine the cause of bad breath if you cannot figure it out on your own. While you might think that changing your toothpaste will fix your stinky breath; toothpastes ...
Read MoreWithout our teeth, we would struggle to eat, talk, and even drink. Without teeth, our facial profiles would be off kilter, our verbal conversation would be lacking and our ability to consume food would be greatly compromised. While you might not think that your teeth would ever fail you—at least not until you are a minimum of 95 years ...
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