People with periodontal disease have bacteria between their teeth and gums, usually hidden from view small nests. Most of the time this serious infection is painless, but these germs can become very active and are responsible for tissue inflammation that can lead to pain, bleeding, and gum recession. If there is no pain and the
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The withdrawal of over-the-counter medicines that contain codeine has been big news recently. I’ve noticed that our dental patients sometimes have a preference for a particular medication―they are sort of fans of one over the other and that’s just human nature. You might even feel aggrieved that you can’t obtain your favourite medication for dental
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You’re brushing your teeth and notice a bit of pink when you spit out the toothpaste. You might notice some bleeding when you floss. Although the smallest amount of blood might not seem like a big deal, if your gums are bleeding consistently, you shouldn’t ignore it. Bleeding gums can happen for a number of
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After a lovely yet stressful time of year you may find that your body may respond to stress from an oral health point of view. Below could be some reasons: The habit of grinding or clenching your teeth, usually while you’re sleeping, is called bruxism. It may be caused by stress. Symptoms include headaches, a
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