Author: Isreal Olabanji DST, RN

Reasons for gum bleeding Bleeding gums are not healthy gums. Bleeding gum tissue is caused by improper plaque removal. Plaque attacks the healthy tissues around your teeth, a build-up of plaque causes the gums to become inflamed and irritated during flossing and brushing. Bleeding from your gums can indicate an underlying dental problem. It is one of the leading signs of periodontal diseases such as gingivitis or periodontitis. Identifying the cause of your bleeding gum tissue can help to determine the proper treatment. Why smokers are at risk People who smoke have double the risk of developing gum diseases compared…

Geographic tongue is irregular patches that resemble a map on one’s tongue, that is why people called the condition that name. You may not feel pain at all in the area where the spot is located on your tongue. Also, the patches usually appear, on the top and sides of the tongue. First, before I list all the remedies and natural treatment let us understand what causes this tongue problem and the symptoms that may emerge. Symptoms Geographic tongue Your dentist can easily detect this tongue disease easily during an oral examination or a dental checkup. Although you may not detect this condition earlier run, in fact,…

Canker sores are always painful and irritating. But within a few days, it may heal on is own. Also, there are natural remedies to get rid of the ulcer and reduce discomfort. As well as over-the-counter medications can speed up the healing time, continue reading below to discover 10 tried and tested ways to cure these canker sores. What is a canker sore? A canker sore is a small ulcer inside the mouth. You may notice a white or grey with red edges inside your cheeks. These mouth ulcer may also appear in the soft part of your mouth like the tongue, inside…

The most successful home treatment of black hairy tongue includes neem, Aloe vera, eating pineapple, Garlic, and tongue cleaning. Learn more remedies to use. Science also confirms the successful treatment at home by using baking soda, mouth rinses, eating pineapple, sucking on a peach stone and chewing gum. First, before I list all the remedies and natural treatment let us understand what causes this black tongue and the symptoms that may emerge. Causes of black hairy tongue The most common causes of black hairy tongue are something called hyperpigmentation of tongue. This can trigger black spots on tongue. Also, It is could be genetic in your family. The…

Oral thrush, or oropharyngeal candidiasis, is a type of yeast infection that comes inside your mouth and on your tongue. A small amount of the Candida albicans fungus is usually found in the mouth. Oral thrush manifest when your immune system can’t protect you anymore against this fungus, and it grows out of control. The infection causes little creamy- white bumps, usually on the tongue or inner cheeks. If they’re not taken care of right away, they can spread to the roof of your mouth, gums, tonsils, or the back of your throat. First, before I list all the remedies and natural treatment let us…