Listerine® Review
This review discusses the evidence in support of the use of Listerine® antimicrobial mouthrinses in conjunction with brushing and flossing for keeping gums.
This review discusses the evidence in support of the use of Listerine® antimicrobial mouthrinses in conjunction with brushing and flossing for keeping gums.
Periodontitis is a disease of the gums which causes bleeding and bone loss which can, over time, lead to loss of teeth. It affects about 20 per cent of the ...
Periodontal disease is the term used when inflammation and damage occur to the tissues around the tooth, including the gums, the bony socket (the alveolus), and ...
The earliest sign of periodontal disease is red and swollen gums, which may be subtle and difficult to notice in many dogs and cats. The cheek teeth (teeth ...
The most common clinical signs associated with gingivitis include a thin red line along the margin of the gums, swollen gum margins, bad breath odor, and plaque ...
When plaque has built up enough, the gums become irritated and inflamed. This is called gingivitis and is accompanied by bad breath. The gingivitis can be ...
Plaque (food debris and bacteria) collects on the teeth and hardens to form tartar. This irritates the gums causing gingivitis, bad breath and loss of teeth. ...
Some cats develop severe gingivitis with minimal signs of accompanying dental disease. The affected areas may extend beyond the gums to other areas of the mouth ...
During the treatment, your gums may be exposed to the whitening gel. This can cause minor chemical burns, temporary gum inflammation or white spots on the gums.
The LISTERINE® Habit Loop Brushing and flossing too vigorously isn't why your gums bleed, it can actually be a sign of early gum disease, called gingivitis.
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