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Causes and Risks
Does Gum Disease Cause Stomach Issues?
27 May 2024

It's thought that gum disease can cause a range of stomach issues. Find out which ones and how you can prevent and control gum disease and stomach issues.

Causes and Risks
Does Gum Disease Cause Headaches?
29 April 2024

Gum disease can cause or exacerbate headaches and migraines through a variety of interconnected mechanisms. Find out how in this post.

Causes and Risks
The Link Between Obesity and Gum Disease
17 January 2024

Obesity is a risk factor for gum disease - discover how being overweight increases your risk of developing periodontal disease and how you can prevent both conditions

Causes and Risks
Gum Health
Can Stress Cause Gum Disease?
11 December 2023

Stress doesn't cause gum disease diurectly but it can make it more likley to develop and exacterbate it's progression.

Causes and Risks
Gum Health
Does Smoking Cause Gum Disease?
18 November 2023

Does smoking cause gum disease? Gum disease is caused by a combination of plaque bacteria and our bodies responce to it and smoking makes it more likely to happen.

Causes and Risks
Treatments & Products
Medicines For Gum Disease 
27 September 2023

Gum disease can be treated with prescription, over the counter and off the shelf medicines. But which are best? Find out?

Causes and Risks
Gum Health
Does Vaping Cause Gum Disease?
15 September 2023

Do you have gum disease? Do you vape? Have vaping caused your oral health problems. Find out in this post.

Causes and Risks
Gum Health
Receding Gums
Gumline Cavities: Your Guide to Prevention and Treatment
11 September 2023

Gumline cavities - everything you need to know.

Causes and Risks
Abfraction Lesions – What Caused Them and What You Can Do About It.
23 July 2023

Learn all about what abfraction lesions are, what causes them, the increased risk posed by gum disease and how to treat them.