Causes of Sore Gums
Have you ever experienced having sore gums whereby your gums feel swollen or painful? Ever notice having red, white or black gums? The gums can be sore or pigmented for a number of reasons and this...
View ArticleCauses of Red, White or Pigmented Gums
Healthy gums are firm, pale pink, scalloped around each tooth with sharp knife edge ends in between the adjacent teeth. Although “coral pink” or “salmon pink” is the color indication for healthy gums...
View ArticleCauses of Gum Swellings and Lumps Part1
Lumps and swelling in the mouth is common and easily detected by our tongue. Most would choose to ignore them but some would examine their mouths out of curiosity and some through fear (perhaps of the...
View ArticleCauses of Gum Swellings and Lumps Part2
Continued from Part1. 8) Giant cell tumor A giant cell tumor is one that is made up of a large number of benign (non-cancerous) cells that form an aggressive tumor. Also called peripheral giant...
View ArticleOral health Pt 1: Why is it so important?
Oral health is defined as the health of all oral structures and while the usual focus lies on teeth, it is important to not neglect other oral structures such as the lips, tongue, inside lining of the...
View ArticleOral Health Pt 2: Effects of toothbrushing, dietary sugars and acids
Continue from Part 1… What affects oral health? The obvious answer would be oral hygiene care. Importance of tooth brushing cannot be stressed enough and the quality, rather than the quantity matters...
View ArticleAdvantages and Disadvantages of Dental Bridges
Having a missing tooth and worried about presence of a gap between your teeth which disrupts your daily social life and compromises your appearance. Worry less as dental bridges offer a great solution...
View ArticleBest Toothbrush for Periodontal Disease
Best toothbrush for periodontal disease The importance of oral hygiene has been highlighted over the years and recently awareness has been created as it is not only for good dental health but one’s...
View Article
