Poor oral hygiene and bad habits are the premier common reasons why gum disease such as swelling gums occur. When mouth left unhealthy it allows dental plaque to form from food left in between the teeth and gums that can cause swollen gums. Although proper oral hygiene at home is the effective way in preventing [...]

Plaque is one major factor that causes bacteria to build up, producing acids that ,irritates the gums which leads into the gum inflammation, swollen gums and gum disease. Bacteria develops easily with plaque and tartar. Anaerobic bacteria which is responsible for swollen gums and gum disease build their niche in areas that has less oxygen. [...]

Most of us visit the dentist to have our teeth checked for any symptoms of gum infection and for professional cleaning; however dental visit is not just about our dental health but also about our overall health. There is a clear evidence of the connection of our dental health to the development of certain medical [...]