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Sugar, diabetes and gums: why the link runs both waysGums

Sugar, diabetes and gums: why the link runs both ways

It is not how much sugar you eat but how often: each intake opens a 20-to-30-minute acid window, so spacing them out protects more than cutting back. With...

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Pregnancy gingivitis: why pregnancy makes your gums more fragileGums

Pregnancy gingivitis: why pregnancy makes your gums more fragile

Yes — bleeding gums in pregnancy are common: pregnancy gingivitis affects up to half of all pregnancies. It is not poor hygiene but an amplified hormonal response to...

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Brushing too hard: how it damages the gum and wears the gumlineGums

Brushing too hard: how it damages the gum and wears the gumline

No — brushing hard does not clean better. It pushes the gum back, hollows the neck of the tooth and triggers sensitivity that never reverses. The right pressure...

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Vitamin C and gums: the nutrient that holds your tissues togetherGums

Vitamin C and gums: the nutrient that holds your tissues together

Vitamin C does not treat gums — it builds the collagen that holds them. Without it there is no firm tissue and no proper healing. Aim for about...

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Gum problems: the complete guide (bleeding, swelling, recession)Gums

Gum problems: the complete guide (bleeding, swelling, recession)

Healthy gums are pale pink, firm and do not bleed. Pink on the brush is the first warning — never something to accept. Gingivitis reverses completely within two...

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Smoking and gums: less bleeding, but higher riskGums

Smoking and gums: less bleeding, but higher risk

No — gums that have stopped bleeding are not a good sign in a smoker. Nicotine narrows the blood vessels and switches the signal off while inflammation carries...

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Plaque or tartar: the difference and why it mattersComparisons & guides

Plaque or tartar: the difference and why it matters

Plaque is a soft film of bacteria that re-forms a few hours after every brushing: it comes off with a brush. Left in place, it mineralises within one...

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Cleaning your tongue: the forgotten step against bad breathFresh breath

Cleaning your tongue: the forgotten step against bad breath

It is the step most routines miss: the coating at the back of the tongue shelters the bacteria that produce the sulphur compounds behind bad breath. Once a...

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Back-to-school dental checklist: the yearly free check-up, fluoride doses by age and a routine that lastsRoutine & habits

Back-to-school dental checklist: the yearly free check-up, fluoride doses by age and a routine that lasts

The free dental check-up has become a yearly appointment for ages 3 to 24: the complete back-to-school checklist — fluoride doses by age, the 2 × 2 minutes...

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