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	<title>Intelligent Dental &#187; Gum Disease</title>
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		<title>Reasons to do a gingival flap surgery</title>
		<link>http://www.intelligentdental.com/2010/07/27/reasons-to-do-a-gingival-flap-surgery/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 20:21:33 +0000</pubDate>
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A Quick history on Periodontal Disease
What causes  periodontal gum  disease ? Our mouths are full of bacteria. These bacteria, along with mucus and other particles, constantly form a sticky, colorless plaque on teeth. Brushing and flossing help get rid of plaque.  Plaque that is not removed can harden and form calculus that brushing does not [...]


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<li><a href='http://www.intelligentdental.com/2009/09/10/all-about-gum-disease-part-2/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: All about gum disease Part 2'>All about gum disease Part 2</a></li>
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		<title>Oral Health Guidelines for Pregnant Women</title>
		<link>http://www.intelligentdental.com/2010/05/31/oral-health-guidelines-for-pregnant-women/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 31 May 2010 09:25:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr Erica Tan</dc:creator>
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When you are an expecting mother or planning to get pregnant it is important to know some oral health factors that would aid and have impact on the health of mother and the growth of fetus.
When to see a dentist?
It is best to see a dentist before you plan for pregnancy. It is easier to [...]


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<li><a href='http://www.intelligentdental.com/2010/04/27/how-diabetes-can-affect-your-oral-health-part-3/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: How Diabetes Can Affect Your Oral Health Part 3'>How Diabetes Can Affect Your Oral Health Part 3</a></li>
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		<title>Oral Health Pt 3: Importance of saliva</title>
		<link>http://www.intelligentdental.com/2010/05/27/oral-health-pt-3-importance-of-saliva/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 27 May 2010 14:52:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>leekong</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[bad breath]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[diabetes]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Gum Disease]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[oral health]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Sjogren’s syndrome]]></category>
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Continued from Pt 2&#8230;
 
Saliva is an integral part of oral health and many people do not actually realise the importance of saliva has in our mouth. The role of saliva is often underplayed due to lack of awareness. Saliva has many important functions and it is unfortunate that most people would only realise this [...]


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<li><a href='http://www.intelligentdental.com/2010/07/02/oral-health-relationship-between-the-body-and-mouth-i/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Oral Health: Relationship between the body and mouth I'>Oral Health: Relationship between the body and mouth I</a></li>
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		<title>Oral Health in relation to Dental Decay and Gum Disease</title>
		<link>http://www.intelligentdental.com/2010/04/28/oral-health-in-relation-to-dental-decay-and-gum-disease/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Apr 2010 09:00:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>samanthaloh</dc:creator>
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What is Oral Health ?
Oral health encompasses the health of our oral cavity. Our oral cavity (mouth) consist of our teeth and oral mucosa mucosa (gums). The health of our teeth is commonly compromised by bacteria which causes dental decay. Dental Decay is a dynamic process and it occurs due to a combination of a [...]


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		<title>How Diabetes Can Affect Your Oral Health Part 3</title>
		<link>http://www.intelligentdental.com/2010/04/27/how-diabetes-can-affect-your-oral-health-part-3/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Apr 2010 00:38:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>oileng</dc:creator>
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Continuation of Part 1 and Part 2

Diabetes and periodontal (gum) disease
Examination of the mouth may reveal conditions common in poorly controlled diabetes. Diabetes has long been considered an important factor that influences the risk of periodontal diseases (gingivitis and periodontitis). Compared to non-diabetics, the prevalence and severity of periodontal diseases are increased in individuals with [...]


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		<title>How Diabetes Can Affect Your Oral Health Part 2</title>
		<link>http://www.intelligentdental.com/2010/04/26/how-diabetes-can-affect-your-oral-health-part-2-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Apr 2010 10:01:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>oileng</dc:creator>
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Continuation of Part 1

A visit to the dentist
Every dental office will treat anyone having diabetes mellitus (DM). On your first visit, you will be asked to fill out a personal medical and dental history for the use of the dentist. Any critical information pertaining to diabetes should be added to the medical and dental history [...]


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		<title>Does Mouth Wash really work?</title>
		<link>http://www.intelligentdental.com/2009/10/22/does-mouth-wash-really-work/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:51:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>oileng</dc:creator>
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Your dentist may be advising you to use a mouthwash whenever you go for a dental visit but frankly is it necessary to use one?
Mouthwashes or mouth rinses have been around for ages and are most widely used by consumers. The traditional purpose for mouthwash has been to keep bad breath away but now there [...]


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		<title>All about gum disease Part 1</title>
		<link>http://www.intelligentdental.com/2009/09/10/all-about-gum-disease-part-1/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 08:06:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vivagurl</dc:creator>
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What is gum disease?
Gum disease is the disorders of supporting tissue of teeth which will result in ultimate tooth loss if left untreated, but there are several ways to both treat and prevent them. It can be divided into two major stages: gingivitis (gingival disease) and periodontitis (periodontal disease).

They range from mild gingivitis, to more [...]


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		<title>Know more about Gum Disease</title>
		<link>http://www.intelligentdental.com/2009/08/10/gum-disease/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2009 08:15:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr Erica Tan</dc:creator>
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Gum disease is also known as periodontal disease. Periodontal means around a tooth. Any disease involving supporting tissues and bone around a tooth is called periodontal disease. There are 2 stages of gum disease, namely gingivitis and periodontitis. Gum disease can affect anyone including children.
Gum disease symptoms
Gingivitis is the initial stage of gum disease. [...]


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