The Sulcabrush: An Effective Tool to Stop Bleeding Gums
So many people find the task of taking care of their mouths daunting. It’s no wonder seeing that every time they visit the dentist they are often shamed into doing what their Dental Hygienist or...
View ArticleThe RotaDent Electric Toothbrush – A Bias Review
Over the years I have had mixed emotions about the RotaDent electric toothbrush. Overall it is one of my favorites, but I am not a fan of it as a solo brush. Below is a list of features that the...
View ArticleStart the New Year with a Natural Remedy for Bleeding Gums
You are right to look for a natural remedy for bleeding gums. Chemicals can sometimes do the trick but they can have nasty after effects or be so new that studies can’t predict the effects of long term...
View ArticleHow To Stop Bleeding Gums In Their Tracks
Bleeding gums are a symptom of disease and to get your gums back to healthy you will have to make a few decisions about your dental health in general. You need to examine your dental routine and the...
View ArticlePeriogen, Probably the Coolest Mouth Rinse on the Planet
You know the saying, ‘necessity is the mother of invention’ and in this circumstance I must say that I agree. I had the pleasure of speaking with the Periogen creator last week, and although I knew it...
View ArticleCan Periogen and Water Flossing Stop Gum Disease and Bleeding Gums?
We all know the recommended saying. Brush, floss and visit your dental office twice a year. But what is so important about that twice yearly appointment, and what are they trying to do while you are...
View ArticleWhat Causes Bleeding Gums?
Our clever bodies were designed to be self protective. Here are some examples: If you leave a splinter in your finger, your body will trap the splinter with white blood cells (pus) and push the...
View ArticleWhy Does Plaque Cause Gums to Bleed?
Bacteria (also known as plaque), tartar, food and dental work are the 4 main irritants that cause gums to bleed. Plaque irritates the gums because it is a colony of harmful bacteria that make the...
View ArticleCould Food Allergies be Causing Cavities and Bleeding Gums?
So you’ve found that no matter how well you brush and or floss your teeth, you still seem to have the same issues when you visit the dentist…cavities and or bleeding gums. To make matters worse, you...
View ArticleWith Your Home Care, Does Your Dental Professional Engage You or Shame You?
As a dental practitioner, you are taught to focus on preventive health. As your relationships with patients develop, they often become more like friendships, bonds that becomes so comfortable that...
View ArticleBleeding Gums and Diabetes from a Dental Hygienists’ Perspective
Diabetes is characterized by the bodies’ inability to process the sugar in the body. To discuss all of the issues and risk factors associated with this disease is a task that I am not embarking on at...
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