It is normal to feel scared each time you make a life-changing decision, especially one that impacts your health, such as getting dental implants. However, living with gaps in your mouth could impair your quality of life by compromising your smile and even lowering your self-esteem. However, implants can help restore your smile and boost your confidence. Besides, it will improve your appearance and overall health. It might even open doors to many opportunities in life that you were hesitant to pursue.
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Good oral hygiene doesn't just protect your teeth. It also protects your gums and keeps them healthy. But if you have noticed that your gums have become red and swollen recently, you could be dealing with a case of gingivitis. Gingivitis is the mild form of gum disease that comes before periodontitis—the serious form of gum disease.
To stop gingivitis from progressing to periodontitis, you'll need to see your dentist and make some changes to your lifestyle.
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Almost everyone has a gag reflex. It has been suggested that one in three people actually entirely lack a gag reflex (or a pharyngeal reflex). And then there are people who have a hypersensitive gag reflex. This hypersensitivity can be triggered by certain situations, such as eating. It can also easily be triggered during a dental checkup. Is your hypersensitive gag reflex making you reluctant to seek dental treatment?
Dental Care and Your Hypersensitive Gag Reflex
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If visiting the dentist every six months is not one of your favorite things to do, you are definitely not alone. However, it is still important to schedule regular checkups to maintain healthy teeth and gums. One way to make your dental checkups less nerve-wracking is to find the right dentist.
Here are a few signs that you have found the right family dentist.
1. The Family Dentist Is Punctual
Your time is valuable to you and a good family dentist will realize this.
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Do you have various questions about your oral health, but always find it difficult to ask when your dentist is working on your mouth? If so, you may be curious about the answers to these questions relating to individual and family dental care alike.
Why Do Your Gums Bleed?
Bleeding is a sign that your gums are not healthy, which is due to the plaque that's growing on your teeth. It's a type of bacteria that replicates and continues to grow until it reaches the gum tissue.
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