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Interdental brush

A small brush used to clean between teeth where a regular toothbrush cannot reach.

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Gum bleeding and pregnancy gingivitis

Gum bleeding and pregnancy gingivitis

Why pregnancy gingivitis happens Pregnancy gingivitis is an inflammatory response of the gums that becomes more likely during pregnancy because of hormonal shifts, especially increases in estrogen and progesterone. These hormonal changes can alter the microenvironment of the gingival sulcus and make the tissues more vulnerable to the inflammatory effects of dental biofilm, even when […]