Gingivitis?
It’s one of those things you don’t want to get, but do you really know what it is? Gingivitis is a term used to describe inflammation of the gums. In fact, one of the reasons you should brush twice a day, and floss once a day is to prevent gingivitis.
Gingivitis begins with [...]
What is Gingivitis
21 SepRisks of Gum Disease
21 SepThe health of your gums and teeth is important to your overall health, well-being, and appearance. At its most serious, gum disease can cause pain, abscesses, difficulty in eating, bad breath, and a loss of teeth.
There is a strong link between gum disease and diabetes. People with diabetes are not only more at risk of [...]
Diabetes and periodontal disease (gum)
17 SepDiabetes, which is not properly controlled, can lead to periodontal disease (gum) in both the young and the elderly. The periodontal diseases are infections in the gums and bone that holds teeth in place.
Because of changes that occur in blood vessels with diabetes, blood vessel thickening may impede the efficiency of the flow of nutrients [...]