Why is Alzheimer's related to gum health?

Why is Alzheimer's related to gum health?

September 21 marks World Alzheimer's Day: in recent years several studies have found correlations between this degenerative dementia and periodontal disease, or severe inflammation of the gums. Gum disease results from...
What are the causes of bad breath (halitosis)?

What are the causes of bad breath (halitosis)?

Bad breath, also called halitosis, is one of the oral cavity problems that people are most concerned about because of its impact on the social life of sufferers. Certain foods, health conditions and habits are among the causes of bad breath, a...
What is the difference between plaque and tartar?

What is the difference between plaque and tartar?

When we brush our teeth, do we remove plaque or tartar? What about when we undergo a professional oral hygiene session instead? There is often confusion when we talk about plaque and tartar, so let's see what the difference is between one and the other and how...
Dental sensitivity: what are the causes?

Dental sensitivity: what are the causes?

Bite into a popsicle or drink a cold drink and notice a sharp pain in the teeth: who hasn't had this happen to them? Tooth sensitivity or dental hypersensitivity is a transient pain due to retraction of the gums: leaving the tooth root exposed...
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