Tag Archives: gingivite

Periodontal disease: prevention and treatment

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Your dentist and hygienist advise you to maintain good oral hygiene to keep your whole mouth healthy. Good oral habits also help prevent the onset of periodontal disease. These oral pathologies can have a direct impact on the development of systemic diseases that can seriously affect your overall health. How to [...]

Treating gingivitis, inflammation of the gums

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Several types of pathology can occur in the oral cavity. Among them is gingivitis. In other words, inflammation of the gums. If not treated in time, it can progressively develop into a periodontal disease known as periodontitis. HELVIDENT explains how to treat gingivitis. The main symptoms [...]

Healthy gums: 6 practical tips for good gum hygiene

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We often talk about what you can do to keep your teeth white, but less often about what you need to do to keep your gums healthy. This part of the oral mucosa covers the jawbone. It is just under half a centimetre thick, and tends to thin with age. The health of the oral mucosa is extremely [...].

Gingivitis or periodontitis: how to recognize the symptoms?

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Several types of pathology can occur in the oral cavity. These include gingivitis and periodontitis. The main difference between these two diseases, which affect the tissues that support the teeth, lies in their duration. Gingivitis is an inflammation of the gums. If not treated in time, it can lead to [...]

Bleeding gums: when should you worry?

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Think bleeding gums are harmless? Although it may seem very common, it's a phenomenon that needs to be taken seriously. Many Swiss people find that their gums bleed after biting into a hard food or forcing themselves to brush their teeth. Whether it's a one-off bleed, gingivitis or a sign of a more serious condition, [...]

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