What is gum scaling and root planing?
The treatment of periodontal disease begins in its initial phase with the well-known “gum scaling”, a procedure that is also called “curettage”, “deep oral cleaning” or “gum cleaning”.
What is the relationship between diabetes and periodontal disease?
In Spain, the number of diabetics is expected to exceed 3 million in the coming years. Currently, 6% of the Spanish population has diabetes. But did you know that by taking care of the health of your mouth, you can improve your diabetes control?
In our mouth, what types of bacteria are there?
Recent research in the field of health and medicine is advancing our knowledge of the digestive system and its surprising bacterial universe. Over the last few years, research on the oral and intestinal microbiota has turned the understanding of the human body and its health upside down, mainly by providing a new way of looking […]
Smoking triggers periodontal risk
As demonstrated, tobacco is one of the major risk factors that influence the development of periodontitis, a disease that causes bone loss and receding gums. Therefore, smokers are three times more likely to develop the disease than non-smokers. A curious fact causing the problem is that smokers tend to have fewer bleeding gums when brushing, due […]
Halitosis and periodontitis, hand-in-hand
Halitosis, also known as bad breath, is defined as a combination of unpleasant odours coming from one’s mouth. It is strongly linked with periodontal diseases, is very common, and as a general rule requires immediate gum treatment.
Sports performance starts with a healthy mouth
Having a healthy mouth is essential for any individual’s health, and this is even more true for athletes. Oral health and sports are closely linked since oral health directly influences performance when doing physical activity.
How to avoid bleeding gums
Gum problems are quite common among the population. In the majority of cases, these problems tend to be bleeding, inflammation or soreness: symptoms of periodontitis and gingivitis that we are often unaware of. Periodontitis is the first cause of tooth loss for those generally aged 35 and over.
Which foods protect our gums?
As we have mentioned previously, there are foods which are beneficial to teeth, helping to prevent disease and promoting healthy dental care. In this post, we will focus on one of the most important parts of our mouth: gums.
What is a periodontist?
The progress made in the field of dentistry in the last 20 years has changed the way it’s practiced. Nowadays, it’s almost impossible for a dentist to master all existing techniques and acquire all the knowledge necessary for fixing dental esthetics, orthodontics, and dental implants.
