Bad breath affects many adults. It stems from poor oral hygiene, dry mouth, or food choices. Sometimes, it signals underlying ...

1 Introduction 1.1 Overview of periodontitis, prevalence and systemic impact Periodontitis is a complex inflammatory condition of the structures adjacent to teeth, involving the periodontal ligament, ...

Thanx for your previous reply on this topic. Is Periodontitis curable? If so, How? Answer::It is treatable by a process called root planing. The teeth and surrounding structures are deep cleaned under ...

It is a deeper cleaning that goes under your gums to prevent or cure gum disease. Dental deep cleaning may cost $150 to $350 if you don't have dental insurance. It may cost more if you need ...

Bleeding gums are one of the telltale signs of gum disease. Starting as gingivitis and progressing to more serious periodontitis, bleeding gums are one of the primary indicators. Ofttimes, oral ...

1. Periodontitis has a strong association with Type 2 Diabetes and is exacerbated by poor glycemic control. 2. Type 1 Diabetes and periodontitis are only associated in patient subgroups with poor ...

Periodontitis (gum disease) occurs when the gums become infected and inflamed due to a buildup of plaque and tartar on the teeth. This condition—which is common among older adults in the United States ...

By Elizabeth Larkwor Baah Tema, March 28, GNA –Dr. Kakra Bonsu Appiah, the Head of the Dental Department of the Tema General Hospital, has said that rinsing the mouth with warm salt water only gives a ...

Periodontal disease also is associated with other health conditions, including cardiovascular (heart) disease. Research continues into the connections between gum disease and cancer, osteoporosis, ...