Periodontal (gum) disease can be a very aggressive infection. If left untreated, it can destroy the vital periodontal structures that protect teeth and surround teeth and maintain their attachment to the jaw. The end result is tooth loss; harms both your oral health and appearance by causing damage to the surrounding bone and tissues. Many people suffering from advanced periodontitis ...
Migraines are a highly prevalent, painful, and disruptive condition. Bacteria found in the mouth and gut could be responsible for migraines. While dentists often refer to the mouth as the gateway to the entire body, it can be quite shocking to some, that current research has discovered that your oral microbes may have quite a bit to do with your susceptibility ...
Good oral health is essential for the overall health of both mother and child. You may experience some changes in your oral health during pregnancy. Pregnancy changes in your body can affect your gums and teeth. Dental care during pregnancy is not only safe and effective, it's essential for combating the adverse effects of oral disease. During pregnancy, you have ...
Dental health refers to all aspects of the health and functioning of your mouth, especially the gums and teeth. Aside from enabling you to speak, eat, and laugh, your teeth can speak volumes about your overall health. Dietary habits can and do play a role in oral health.Eating disorders can affect a person’s oral health. Eating disorders occur when people ...
Dental sealants are one of the highly effective options and a safe and painless way of protecting your child’s teeth from decay. A child’s newly erupted permanent teeth are not as resistant to decay as adult teeth are. The hard enamel coating that protects the teeth changes as it ages to become stronger. Dental sealant is a thin invisible protective ...
Bad breath, medically referred as halitosis, is brought on by excessive bacterial activity on the tongue in most cases (85%-90%), and gum disease which produces high levels of foul odors mainly due to the breakdown of proteins into individual amino acids, followed by further breakdown of certain amino acids to produce sulfur compounds. The stomach is considered one of the ...
Healthy teeth and gums are vital to children’s general health. Baby teeth are very important to your child’s health and development. Good healthy baby teeth will pave the way for good healthy adult teeth. And by helping children to take good care of their teeth, you are starting habits that will last them all their lives. Good dental care should ...
Saliva is certainly an integral component in the oral environment and an extremely vital fluid in the maintenance of oral health. It is derived from blood and acts as the bloodstream of the mouth. Saliva helps build and maintain the health of soft and hard tissues. Saliva plays an essential role in maintaining the integrity of the oral structures, in ...
When it comes to brushing, most people focus solely on their teeth. However, without realizing you might be neglecting another important habit to keep your mouth healthy. Your tongue is regarded as the most forgotten place to get cleaned. We are taught the importance of brushing and flossing our teeth from a very young age, but more often than not, ...
It is normal for the children to have to unhealthy oral habits. Some of such habits include thumb sucking, nail biting, lip biting, tongue thrusting, mouth breathing etc. In order to control such routines, separate appliances are designed and manufactured. These appliances are known as habit breaking appliances. These appliances can either be of removable or fixed type. The importance ...
