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What causes pregnancy gingivitis?

What causes pregnancy gingivitis?Pregnancy gingivitis or severe hyper plastic gums is caused by an increase in estrogen and progesterone levels. These are essential hormones that help the fetus grow and develop, but they also cause many changes to your body.One of these changes is increased inflammation of your gums. Although the exact way this happens isn’t clear, healthcare providers think it may be due to:Decreased ability of your body to respond to plaque bacteria.Increased blood flow to the gum tissue.

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Pemphigus vulgaris

Pemphigus vulgaris is the most common form of pemphigus, which is a skin condition that causes blisters to form on your body and in your mucus membranes, most often in your mouth. This condition can make eating difficult. There’s no cure for pemphigus vulgaris but treatment reduces symptoms and helps heal your skin.

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Hydrogen Peroxide vs Carbamide Peroxide

Hydrogen Peroxide vs Carbamide Peroxide. Which one is more effective at whitening your teeth?

In a study by the Journal of the American Dental Association, both CP and HP were equally as effective in whitening teeth. The study compared 7.5% hydrogen peroxide with 20% carbamide peroxide. That is roughly the same concentration of HP when you take into account the 1:3 ratio. During the first 14 days, the CP lightened the the teeth more. However at the end of the study, both products whitened the teeth to a similar level.

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What Is An Articulator and How Is It Used In Dentistry?

What Is An Articulator and How Is It Used In Dentistry?Posted by Chris Bonninger |The articulator is a mechanical tool for imitating jaw movements. The dentist or dental technician installs the plaster models of the upper and lower jaw in the articulator. The aim is to map the patient’s correct bite position and to create the denture based on this. This should ensure that there is no difference to the natural teeth.

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