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Gum disease, also known as gingivitis, is a serious condition that will normally result in tooth loss. The most common forms of gum disease in adults include periodontal disease and gingivitis. Always brush your teeth and remove as much plaque as possible to prevent both types of gum disease. If you allow the plaque to build up, gum disease will normally be the result.

Inflammation of the gums tissues is what characterizes gingivitis. If plaque and tartar build up along the gum line, the gums will eventually get swollen and irritated. Over time, the gums will get very tender and start to appear puffy. Your sore gums will start to bleed with even the tiniest bit of pressure when you brush your teeth. If you notice blood when brushing, chances are you have gingivitis. There should be no sign of blood when you floss or brush.

There is still no loss of bone structure during this stage of gingivitis. You can help to prevent gingivitis though, through flossing and brushing a few times a day. If you don't do anything about gingivitis, you might end up with periodontal disease. Those who don t treat gingivitis or those who keep poor oral hygiene habits, will normally end up with periodontal disease.

The condition that destroys the bond and its surrounding structures is periodontal disease. Once you have this disease, you can never lose it, but by brushing your teeth several times a day and visiting your dentist regularly, you can at least stop it's progression. Periodontal disease is a serious condition, which is why you should always try to stop the progression or even better - never let your gums and teeth get this bad.

Periodontal disease will continue to get worse if you don't do anything about its progression. You'll notice that your gums are very sore and appear to be bright red during the disease's early stages. The plaque buildup along the gum line causes this. The tartar and plaque below the gums will continue to eat at the teeth when left untreated.

Keep in mind that plaque doesn t need to be visible or detected in order for periodontal disease to be diagnosed. Your dentist will have to examine you regularly to determine if you have periodontal disease. Your dentist can perform tests on your gums and your teeth, to determine if you have it. Your dentist can then tell you how to prevent periodontal disease from progressing if you already have it.

Both gingivitis and periodontal disease progress in a very slow fashion, usually without pain. Signs and symptoms will start showing in the later stages, even if you were not aware that you have either of the two initially. Once the later stages have started to progress, you ll normally end up losing the tooth.

To be on the safe side and protect your teeth and your gums, you should always go to the dentist for your regular checkups and cleaning. If you catch it in time, your dentist will be able to help you treat the earlier stages of gum disease. You don t want to wait until it is too late, as the more advanced stages of gum disease can completely destroy your teeth and gums - and there will be little to nothing that you can do about it.

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The Road to Hana- The second Half

Even more exciting than the first half is the second half of the road to Hana. You'll pass fruit stands offering fruits and homemade goodies as you approach the town of Wailua. If you are hungry for a snack, this is the place to stop.

The first stop on this second half of this journey is Our Lady of Fatima Shrine. The little blue and white chapel was built back in the 1860s. This church has an existing congregation, but they no longer use this chapel as the current sanctuary.

The caverns of Ka'eleku is another site you can't miss. Lava eruptions from ancient volcanoes formed underground caves that you can actually explore in. You will probably need a four wheel drive vehicle to access this one. The Kahanu garden is a botanical garden located on the road to Hana. It is maintained by National Conservation. Just past the botanical garden are the sacred pools for your next stop. They offer a natural water park of sorts. The spectacular view will be unlike anything that you've ever seen before.

The Wai'anapanapa State Park is near the top of the mountain almost to Hana. The park has two caves that you can walk through through and is set on an impressive black sand beach. Be careful because they lead to the ocean. Supposedly, the snorkeling opportunities are good here, but I wouldn't know. There are several signs warning would be swimmers of unusually large man of war, strong rip currents and sharks. Hmm, maybe I'll sit this one out!

Now get back in your car, for the next stop, Hana. Considering all the gorgeous stops along the way, Hana isn't particularly spectacular, but it's still worth a stop. There are a couple of little caf 's that make for a good place to have lunch. There is a pier on the beach that's worth a quick stroll. Hana even has an airport. Most people would head back to the resort areas, though you do have the option to stay in one of Hana's few lodging areas.

Most people will drive back the way the came, perhaps stopping at a few of the places that they might have missed along the way. If you're brave, you may continue onward. This will require a four wheel drive vehicle. You will drive along a dirt path that could be called a road, but it's extremely winding and curvy, along the top of a cliff with no guard rails to protect motorist from falling hundreds of feet into the ocean below.

This is a one-lane road, so signs instruct drivers to honk in case there is oncoming traffic. It is a little bit scary, but thrilling at the same time and the view is unbelievable. You'll be treated to cow pastures on one side and ocean views on the other for a few miles before you're back to civilization.

You can get a detailed map complete with a C.D. from your concierge or even the gas station. The map will give specific mile marker indications, allowing even the most lost prone driver to find these breathtaking sights.

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On The Road To Hana, Maui. Part One.

On the backside of Haleakala in Maui is a sleepy little town called Hana. Hana is a fairly quiet town with only one or two hotels. Its small public beach is not as impressive as the other beaches on Maui. A horse ranch completes the sleepy town. Hana is definitely not lacking in charm.

While millions of people travel through Hana each year, few people actually stay here. The Hana highway has been dubbed as the road to Hana, and it's not about the destination, but more about the actual journey. Driving straight from Kahului to Hana will take about two hours. But it's really about the scenery, like I've said.

If you were in a huge rush to get to Hana, you would be disappointed. To make the most our of the trip, you shouldn't hurry and expect an 11 to 12-hour journey.

The twin falls is the first stop on the road to Hana. They are impressive if you have never seen a waterfall, but you will see some much more spectacular views along this journey. The Ko'olau Forest Reserve is one stop along the way that you should not skip. On the hillside, you can find Norfolk pines and vibrant Eucalyptus tress, which is impressive if you're from the east coast. Next you will see a vast expanse of bamboo trees. This tropical forest is definitely worth a visit.

If waterfalls are your thing, you are in luck. There is the famous Waikamoi falls located at the bridge just before the 10 mile marker. This is definitely one impressive waterfall. It stretches some hundreds of feet above the bridge, and it has several different colors of moss growing alongside the falls.

The next place to stop is the Kaumahina State Wayside Park. There's a spectacular ocean view and picnic tables. This is the perfect place to stop for a quick romantic lunch. The next several miles feature spectacular views of the ocean so the photo opportunities are ripe. You're in a special treat if it rained recently countless waterfalls are made more colorful by the wild flora. You don't get much closer to perfection than this. At this point you are roughly halfway to Hana.

The Ke'anea Valley marks the halfway point to Hana. This valley is home to the Haleakala Crater, which was formed from an eruption of the Haleakala volcano. When the volcano erupted, lava flowed into the valley, forming this crater. It is a sight to see. As you drive on from here you will see a sign that says "halfway to hana". There's also a camp site in the area, so you can either pitch your tents, explore the first half more, or just continue driving into Hana.

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