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		<title>Brushing And Flossing - Two Most Boring Activities To Be Free From Swollen Gums</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 19:57:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Whenever possible, brush your teeth at least three times a day for at least three minutes each time. (...)]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><font face="Arial, sans-serif"><font size="2">Whenever possible, brush your teeth at least three times a day for at least three minutes each time.  It is found out by dental researchers that most people spend less than one minute per day on dental hygiene. It is definitely understandable why people do not brush and floss more. Undoubtedly, brushing and flossing are the two most boring activities on earth, so we do not devote enough time to them.  But to do it right, you have to brush for at least three minutes each time with proper techniques to avoid <a href="http://www.oramd.com/swollengums.htm">swollen gums</a> which is an initial sign of gum disease.</font></font></p>
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		<itunes:summary>Whenever possible, brush your teeth at least three times a day for at least three minutes each time. (...)</itunes:summary>
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		<title>Refusing Periodontal Surgery Will Increase The Risk For Tooth Loss</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 18:04:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dental patients with moderate-to-severe periodontal disease may obtain optimal treatment for their gum conditions which may involve periodontal surgery. (...)]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><font face="Arial, sans-serif"><font size="2" style="font-size: 11pt;"><font size="2">Dental patients with moderate-to-severe periodontal disease may obtain optimal treatment for their gum conditions which may involve periodontal surgery.  Oral health can benefit from pocket reduction therapy, particularly when the pocket depths are reduced because this allows you and your dental hygienist to have a better access to the tooth and root surfaces, making them easily cleaned.  Periodontal surgery also improves periodontal health and gets mobile teeth become firmly anchored to the gums.  Deciding to refuse <a href="http://www.themouthdoctor.com/periodontaldisease/5-periodontalsurgery.htm">periodontal surgery</a> will disable to keep teeth and surface of the root clean, will increase the risk for more bone loss and deepening of the dental pockets, teeth may also become looser, you may encounter greater risk for gum abscess and tooth loss.</font></font></font></p>
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		<itunes:summary>Dental patients with moderate-to-severe periodontal disease may obtain optimal treatment for their gum conditions which may involve periodontal surgery. (...)</itunes:summary>
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		<title>Reducing Plaque With Natural Oral Rinses Also Reduces Swollen Gums</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2008 19:13:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Do you know what contributes to your bleeding and swollen gums suffering?  Bacterial plaque and built-up tartar are the primary contributor to dental problems such as gum disease and bad breath. (...)]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><font face="Arial, sans-serif"><font size="2" style="font-size: 11pt;"><font size="2">Do you know what contributes to your bleeding and <a href="http://www.oramd.com/swollengums.htm">swollen gums</a> suffering?  Bacterial plaque and built-up tartar are the primary contributor to dental problems such as gum disease and bad breath.  Reducing plaque and tartar are the best means to reduce the risk for gum issues.  One can prevent the build up of bacterial plaque with a good program of good dental hygiene.  While tartar can only be removed by a dental hygienist using his special instruments.  Oral irrigation and natural rinses are recommended  by dental professional to really clean teeth and gums because they eliminate what toothbrush and dental floss don&#039;t such as food particles left on teeth and gums, so that bleeding and swollen gums never come back, as well as to stop the accumulation of plaque and tartar.   Loads of evidences that dental conditions respond well to natural oral rinses. </font></font></font></p>
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		<itunes:summary>Do you know what contributes to your bleeding and swollen gums suffering? Bacterial plaque and built-up tartar are the primary contributor to dental problems such as gum disease and bad breath. (...)</itunes:summary>
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		<title>Certain Behaviors And Retention Of Plaque Contribute To Gum Infection</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2008 19:24:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Several factors can add up causing periodontal disease or chronic infection of the gums to speed up its development and increase the risk and its severity. (...)]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><font face="Arial, sans-serif"><font size="2" style="font-size: 11pt;"><font face="Arial, sans-serif"><font size="2">Several factors can add up causing periodontal disease or chronic infection of the gums to speed up its development and increase the risk and its severity. Gum infections are likely to develop to people who smoke or chew tobacco. Poor dental fittings, defective fillings and misaligned teeth can contribute to the retention of plaque increase the risk of <a href="http://www.themouthdoctor.com/gumdisease/31-guminfections.htm">gum infection</a>.  The rate of the loss of supporting bones may be accelerated by clenching and grinding of teeth.  </font></font><font size="2">Poor nutrition may cause periodontal diseases to rapidly progress. Gums are affected by pregnancy, use of oral contraceptives, certain medications causing gums to become red, tender, swollen, and bleed easily. The best thing you could do is to schedule dental visits. In preventing gum infections professional cleaning is of the essence. </font></font><br />
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		<itunes:summary>Several factors can add up causing periodontal disease or chronic infection of the gums to speed up its development and increase the risk and its severity. (...)</itunes:summary>
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		<title>Diabetics Are Vulnerable To Oral And Gum Infections</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 19:33:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many dental disease are best prevented by a good oral hygiene, however it may not be enough for diabetic people. (...)]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><font face="Arial, sans-serif"><font size="2" style="font-size: 11pt;"><font size="2">Many dental disease are best prevented by a good oral hygiene, however it may not be enough for diabetic people.  <a href="http://www.themouthdoctor.com/gumdisease/31-guminfections.htm">Gum infection</a> or gum disease is the most common oral disease that is affecting individuals with diabetes disease. Regrettably, it may not be the only one.  Diabetes disease can make individuals vulnerable to oral infection. A group of germs that have settled in the specific areas of the mouth are causing oral infections, making it apparent that something is wrong because symptoms can be painful.  There is a need to seek medical treatments as soon as possible if you are suffering from swollen gums, pus pockets t</font><font face="Arial, sans-serif"><font size="2"><span style="">hat appears red or white in color around a certain tooth or have constant pain in and around the mouth area, even spreading to the sinus area.</span></font></font></font></font></p>
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		<itunes:summary>Many dental disease are best prevented by a good oral hygiene, however it may not be enough for diabetic people. (...)</itunes:summary>
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		<title>The Various Things Shown To Cause Swollen Gums</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2008 19:29:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Gum problems can be caused by various things ranging from diet to unable to use a dental floss in a proper way or frequently. (...)]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><font face="Arial, sans-serif"><font size="2" style="font-size: 11pt;"><font size="2">Gum problems can be caused by various things ranging from diet to unable to use a dental floss in a proper way or frequently.  If flossing and brushing does not do the trick, there can still be something more going on.  Vitamin C deficiency can bring forth <a href="http://www.oramd.com/swollengums.htm">swollen gums</a> and gum disease.  Gum conditions can be improved by getting enough vitamin C, while vitamin D helps reduce the risk for swollen gums and gum disease.  Studies have shown that the increase of plaque build up is highly contributed by high levels of stress.   So, if plaque is not removed it can also irritate the gums around your teeth leading to an early stage of gum disease manifested by red, bleeding and swollen gums.  </font></font></font></p>
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		<itunes:summary>Gum problems can be caused by various things ranging from diet to unable to use a dental floss in a proper way or frequently. (...)</itunes:summary>
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		<title>The Safest Way to a Healthy Digestive System</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2008 12:55:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[As people grow they have learned some ways on how to take care of various parts of their body such as the heart or stomach. (...)]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As people grow they have learned some ways on how to take care of various parts of their body such as the heart or stomach. However, the colon is pretty much left to function on its own without any special care. The occurrence of colon cancer in recent years has been rapidly increasing. This might be due to the poor eating habits that people have acquired over the years. This is the reason why people are now paying more attention to their colons and some of them choose to have a professional <a href="http://www.newcolonsweep.com/coloncleanse/32-coloncleansenatural.html">colon cleanse</a>.  Colon cleansing, if efficiently done, will get rid all the waste matter resting in the large intestines. Even in a regular bowel movement, health experts say that there will be some waste matter left in the colon particularly if for a person who is fond of eating foods rich in fats and sugar. If colon cleansing cannot remove accumulated fecal matters, they can potentially cause harmful toxins to be released into the body.</p>
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		<title>Avoid Facing Gum Infection By Having Proper Oral Hygiene</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2008 19:23:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the major causes of tooth decay is gingivitis.  Gums can be irritated by the combination of plaque and tartar causing gum infection to occur. (...)]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><font face="Arial, sans-serif"><font size="2" style="font-size: 11pt;"><font face="Arial, sans-serif"><font size="2">One of the major causes of tooth decay is gingivitis.  Gums can be irritated by the combination of plaque and tartar causing <a href="http://www.themouthdoctor.com/gumdisease/31-guminfections.htm">gum infection</a> to occur.   It is due to bad oral bacteria that get gums terribly damaged and toxin bacteria causes the gums to become swollen and tender, the reason why bleeding gums occur.  Gum infection comes in different levels and they vary from mild to moderate and severe.  Almost anyone can be affected by this problem.  Gum disease is found to develop when a person is experiencing a hormonal change like puberty and menopause.  This may also depend on how well you take good care of your teeth and gums.  Dry mouth and weak can increase the risk for gum disease.  To avoid face off with gum disease, what would always be of great help is proper oral hygiene and regular dental cleanings. </font></font></font></font></p>
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		<itunes:summary>One of the major causes of tooth decay is gingivitis. Gums can be irritated by the combination of plaque and tartar causing gum infection to occur. (...)</itunes:summary>
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		<title>Dental Visits Are Important Once Swollen Gums Occurs</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2008 21:02:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are experiencing swollen gums, the first thing to do is to immediately visit your dentist. (...)]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><font face="Arial, sans-serif"><font size="2">If you are experiencing swollen gums, the first thing to do is to immediately visit your dentist.  Upon dental visit, you should expect that your dentist will examine the condition of your mouth, gums and teeth.  The dentist will ask question pertaining to <a href="http://www.oramd.com/swollengums.htm">swollen gums</a> symptoms and medical history.  He may ask whether you experience bleeding gums, the time pattern of gum swelling, your oral hygiene habits, your eating habits and other questions about medications you are taking, if you are pregnant, and the other symptoms that you have and the mouthwash or toothpaste you are using recently.  The dental patient will be taught proper techniques of mouth and gum care.    </font></font></p>
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		<title>Gum Infection Is What Every Women Should Watch Out For</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 19:22:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Every women needs to be careful with their oral health.  Oral health of women depends on different stages of life. (...)]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Every women needs to be careful with their oral health.  Oral health of women depends on different stages of life.  And for most women, these changes are related directly to hormonal changes such as puberty, menstruation, pregnancy, lactation and menopausal stage.  Dry mouth condition and eating disorder are found to be diagnosed in most women.  <a href="http://www.themouthdoctor.com/gumdisease/31-guminfections.htm">Gum infection</a> or gum disease is the type of condition that a women and their dentist should watch out for.  Needless to say, a woman must adhere to a good program of oral hygiene and make sure that careful brushing and flossing is observed every after meal to help avoid dental problems.  During hormonal surges, you dentist may request to see you more frequently.</p>
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