1. What is gingiva (gum) and its function?
 
2. Is the colour of gingiva (gum) same in all individuals?
3. How is the tooth held in the jaws?
4. Who is a Periodontist?
5. Is it true that a normal tooth shakes slightly?
6. Is it true that bacteria's are present in healthy mouths?
7. What is plaque and how does it form?
8. What causes Gum Disease?
8.A. What are periodontal pockets?
9. Does professional cleaning or removal of tartar cause loosening of teeth?
10. What are the common signs of gum diseases?
11. Is gum disease the only cause of bad breath (halitosis)?
12. Is it true that some medications cause swollen gums as side effects?
13. Do all people require professional cleaning of teeth?
14. Can mouthwashes prevent gum disease?
15. Is it necessary to massage the gums after tooth brushing?
16. Does pregnancy cause gum disease?
17. Do children develop gum diseases?
18. Can vitamin deficiency cause gum diseases?
19. Does habits like pan, beetle nut chewing, smoking affect the gingiva?
20. What effect does diabetes have on the gums?
21. Hard toothbrush or vigorous brushing, are they harmful to the gums?
22. Do all gum disease require surgical procedure?
23. What is a graft and can it replace tissues lost due periodontal disease?
24. Can gum/periodontal problems recur after surgical treatment?
25. Can gum disease lead to teeth problem?
26. Why does the tooth look longer after surgical gum treatment?
27. How to keep the gums healthy?
28. Should we avoid brushing and flossing when the gums bleed?
29. Is there any advantage of mechanical brush over regular brush?

 

 

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