What Smoking Does To Your Oral Health
Ever wondered how smoking can affect your oral health? Here you go. Smoking is a dangerous habit that can have numerous adverse effects on your health, including your oral health. Smoking can cause bad breath, yellow teeth, and increase your risk of gum disease, tooth decay and oral cancer. Cigarette smoke contains thousands of chemicals […]
Child Dental Care
Tooth decay/ cavities or dental caries are one of the five most common diseases of childhood. When left untreated, they can cause pain and infections which can affect eating, speaking, playing, or even learning. Research has shown that children with poor oral health are likely to lose school hours, miss more school work and receive […]
How To Get Rid Of Bad Breathe
Bad breath/mouth odour, also known as halitosis, can be a real turn-off. If you’re worried that you have bad breath/ mouth odour, or concerned about someone close to you, here are a few things you can do to get rid of mouth odour. Practice good oral hygiene by brushing your teeth at least twice a […]
About Dental Veneers And Teeth Whitening
There are many ways to achieve whiter teeth, but which one is right for you? If you’re considering veneers or teeth whitening, here’s what you need to know. Dental Veneers Vs Teeth Whitening Veneers are thin, porcelain shells that are bonded to the front of your teeth. They can be used to cover up stained […]
Why Is Dental Care So Expensive?
An old saying goes “PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE” The above statement cannot be over-emphasized when it comes to dental health. Globally, the average person finds dental treatment expensive to afford mostly because of the high cost of training a dentist and high cost of running a dental clinic. In developing countries, this is complicated […]
Choosing The Right Toothbrush For Children
Choosing the right toothbrush for children. Select an age-specific toothbrush with a small head and rounded, soft bristles. This ensures effective cleaning of more difficult areas like the sides and edges of molars; and also prevents injury to the gums or wearing down the enamel. The handle of the toothbrush should be ergonomic and made […]
Children Dental Care
Children Dental Care Good Dental care starts with proper brushing of the teeth. For children, this is your best defence against dental caries (most common dental disease at this age) and the attendant high cost of treatment or bad experience of a toothache. As with every other thing, selection of the right oral hygiene accessories […]
5 Dental Care Tips When Wearing Dental Braces
5 DENTAL CARE TIPS WHEN WEARING DENTAL BRACES Dental braces are fixed dental appliances that are used to re-arrange the teeth. They produce remarkable results that can boost your confidence and oral health. However, it is important to note that this process is a journey that could take between 6-18 months (depending on the amount […]
About Bleeding Gums
ABOUT BLEEDING GUMS For a good part of each day, your mouth hosts a plethora of bacteria. They love dark, moist environments with lots of sugary things to feed on and the mouth is a suitable place to get this. Sadly, a gum disease is a possible result of this. An early sign of a […]
What Do Bleeding Gums Reveal?
What Do Bleeding Gums Reveal? The mouth is home to over 200 species of bacteria. These bacteria feed on leftover foods, especially refined sugars which are easily digestible for them. As they breakdown these sugars, they release acids which alter the general acidity of the mouth. Bacteria and the acids they produce are a large […]