Five Ways to Stop Bleeding Gums Have you noticed pink-colored fluid while spitting out your toothpaste? Or have you noticed that your gums bleed as you floss? A little bit of blood is not alarming, but keep an eye on how much and how frequently gum bleeding is happening. Besides, here are some of the [...]
Why Give Your Teeth a Spring Cleaning Spring is the ideal season to declutter your mind and refresh your routine. But beyond just cleaning your home, you must also focus on spring cleaning your mouth. As the weather starts warming up and the days start getting longer, incorporate the following tips in daily life. Following [...]
Four Reasons Why Men Should Visit A Dentist Several studies have proved that unlike women, men are less likely to care about their oral and physical health. Maintaining proper oral health is related to good health and wellbeing. It is, thus, not hard to deduce that most people who don’t go for regular dental checkups [...]
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions About Dental Sealants A recent study highlighted that sealants are effective in fighting bacteria that cause cavities. The study also suggested that sealants are an effective solution because they can reduce the chances of decay by nearly 80%. Per the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), younger children can significantly benefit [...]
What Causes Dry Mouth? We all experience dry mouth sometimes, especially if we are dehydrated and/or nervous. In such scenarios, our mouth automatically becomes dry. However, if your mouth is persistently dry, you are probably suffering from some kind of medical condition. Dry mouth is also referred to as Xerostomia, a problem that cannot be [...]
False Teeth or Dentures: What You Should Know Dentures - also popular as false teeth - act as a prosthesis for a missing tooth or more. They are usually made of nylon, acrylic, or metal and can be used to replace one tooth, several or all your teeth. Well-fitted dentures offer several benefits, including improving [...]
Understanding Why People Need Wisdom Teeth Removed What Are Wisdom Teeth? Wisdom teeth represent the eighth tooth of the medial (central) line in the human jaw. They develop relatively late. Their mineralization ends in 13/14 years, and their emergence is from 18 to 25 years. They have that name since the eighteenth century. According to [...]
Harmful Effects of Tobacco Use and Oral Health Tobacco consumption is bad for oral health. Whether you are a smoker or someone who indulges in chewing products, it is important to understand how tobacco affects oral health, in general, and oral cavity, in particular. In this article, we get into details and inform our readers [...]
Here's Why Fluoride Is Important for Your Teeth and Here's How You Can Get It Acid-producing bacteria damage teeth and cause tooth decay. Over the last few years, healthcare professionals' interest in fluoride as a teeth-protecting agent has grown considerably. Research has shown that fluoride protects the teeth against the action of cavity-causing bacteria by [...]
Oral Issues Caused by Excessive Stress 2020 has changed life as we knew it -- there is uncertainly in everything we see. We are dealing with a pandemic that refuses to die down, making stress an integral part of our lives. Parents, especially, are constantly living under fear and anxiety. Earlier this year, a survey [...]
