Oral Health

Our oral health involves more than just your teeth. Our mouth is a moist environment, home to huge amounts of breeding bacteria, and an ideal place for infection. Although your teeth should be kept in great shape and cared for on a regular basis. You also need to care for your gums and the interior of your mouth as well. ...

Deep bite is the most detrimental to the teeth and health of the jaw joints. It can significantly impact the appearance of your smile (facial esthetics) as the upper teeth can wear on the chewing surfaces, over time. If you have a deep bite, it means your upper front teeth bite too deeply (overlap) over the lower front teeth and ...

People who are self-conscious about the appearance of their teeth and gums often find themselves hesitant to smile in public, keeping their mouths closed in photos and even covering their mouths when they laugh. Fortunately, modern dentistry offers a potentially ideal solution for these people in the form of fully customized smile makeover treatment plans. Each smile makeover plan contains a precise ...

The billions of bacteria and other microscopic critters that live in the mouth influence the health of teeth and gums. They also cause problems for the heart and blood vessels. Researchers have found a strong correlation between the oral health and heart disease. Poor oral health has been debated as a possible cause of heart disease for many years. One ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...