How so that poor oral health can impact the rest of the body? Here’s a perspective most of us don’t like to consider: Of two hundred people, all with the same common risk factors – say obesity, smoking and physical inactivity – and of those, half have experienced...
How to Practice Good Oral Hygiene?
Regular brushing and flossing are the keys to attaining good oral health. Daily brushing after breakfast and before sleeping can give you…
Metallic Taste in Your Mouth? This Could Be Why
A metallic taste is usually nothing serious. Upper respiratory infections, such as a cold or a sinus infection, can change your sense of taste…
Why You Should Be Brushing Your Tongue
Coffee turns it brown, red wine turns it red. The truth is, your tongue is just as much of a target for bacteria as your teeth are…
What Are The Stages Of Gum Disease?
Gum disease is an inflammation of the gums that can progress to affect the bone that surrounds and supports your teeth. It is caused by…
Why Is My Mouth Always So Dry?
Suffering from a dry mouth? First off, make sure you’re drinking plenty of water; dry mouth is a common symptom of dehydration. Is there…
Maximise Plaque Bacteria Removal Between Teeth
It’s important that you maximise plaque removal every day through effective tooth brushing and flossing. You must thoroughly clean…
Lifestyle Risks
If you’re like most people, the odds are good that your idea of a healthy lifestyle begins and ends with making sure you eat…
Oral Care During Orthodontic Treatment
Have a look in the mirror at your new braces. As you see, the brackets and wires have many nooks and crannies that can trap food and…
Pregnancy
In the midst of all the things, you need to think about, worrying about seeing your dentist may not be very high on the list…