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The Link Between Oral And General Health

07 Sep 2024 Dr Tina Tavakol (Dentist)in: Gum Disease Treatment, Pain free dentistry, Periodontal Disease

What is the Link between your Oral and General Health? The mouth is the window to the wellbeing of your body. Early signs and symptoms of many unwanted systemic conditions, such as heart disease and diabetes, tend to manifest on dental and periodontal surfaces. Oral Health And Diabetes Possibly the strongest connection between oral and [...]

Meth Use And Its Effect On Teeth

01 Mar 2024 Dr Tina Tavakol (Dentist)in: Mouth Guard for Teeth Grinding, Pain free dentistry, Periodontal Disease, Root Canal Treatment

Meth Use And Its Effects On Teeth The effects of methamphetamine on teeth is shocking. Methamphetamine is highly addictive and the health issues associated with even short term use are dreadful. Users of this drug tend to grind their teeth very hard, eat a lot of sugary foods, have very low saliva flow and poor dental [...]

Causes of Bleeding Gums?

24 Feb 2024 Dr Tina Tavakol (Dentist)in: Gum Disease Treatment, Pain free dentistry, Periodontal Disease

Why are my gums bleeding? Bleeding gums can be a sign that you are at risk for, or already have gum disease. Persistent gum bleeding may be due to serious medical conditions such as leukaemia and bleeding and platelet disorders. Main Cause of Bleeding Gums: Bleeding gums are mainly due to inadequate plaque removal from [...]

Bad Breath

11 Nov 2023 Dr Tina Tavakol (Dentist)in: Gum Disease Treatment, Periodontal Disease

What Causes Bad Breath? Bad breath is caused by sulphur producing bacteria that live within the surface of the tongue and in the throat. Bad Breath can be a sign of : Gum disease Dry mouth Smoking Underlying medical conditions Tonsiloths ( these are groves in your tonsils that allow for bacteria build up ) [...]

What is Tooth Erosion

04 Jun 2022 Dr Tina Tavakol (Dentist)in: Dental Exam, Dental Fillings, Gum Disease Treatment, Periodontal Disease, Porcelain Veneers

What is Tooth Erosion? Tooth erosion is the loss of tooth enamel and other tooth structure from frequent exposure to strong acids. Common Causes Of Tooth Erosion : Acidic drinks and foods Some medicines Stomach acids that regurgitates into the mouth When Enamel layers become eroded When the enamel layer of the tooth is increasingly eroded and [...]

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