Have you ever tried looking at your set of teeth as if you are looking at a blank canvas? The blank canvas would look dull unless you put something in it, so you try to fill in every blank space you could find.A smile should not be a blank canvas. It should crease to show that every space inside is filled in with superb details. There are certain people who are not born with a great canvas, but the good news is there are certain people who are born to...
We all enjoy that sweet something every now and then. Kids on the other hand can live on the stuff! But how much sugar can a child eat to cause a cavity?Luckily, it isn't the amount of sugar your kids eat, but how long their teeth are exposed to it. Parents put your minds at ease. You aren't going to go to battle with your kids for that piece of chocolate or candy. The good news is, they can enjoy it, but they need to do it right.Try to limit their...
Gums are imperative to your dental health. They are certainly needed for your smile to look as attractive as it does, but it is also so much more. Yes, they hold your teeth together but also serve as a protective barrier for your roots. Gums too, just like the rest of your body can be afflicted by disease. Periodontal disease or gum disease is one of the most common dental issues you see amongst people. It is a bacterial infection which results from dental plaque due to bad oral hygiene which...
Maintaining healthy oral practices is something that people seem to find incredibly cumbersome in this day and age particularly, so when it comes to additional care with braces, it’s not always well received. However, it’s essential as it can make a huge difference in your life. If you’ve got braces, then you need to make sure that in order to avoid any potential dental issues, you take good care of your teeth. Having said that, remember that simply employing these practices for a week and then forgetting all about it...
Misconceptions and false facts not only inhibit individuals from following guidelines that are beneficial for them, but rather enable them to confidently pursue those habits that are actually damaging. Imagine reading somewhere that a protein bar loaded with sugar will help you reduce weight. So you blindly start eating it day and night. This will not only serve to prevent you from eating something that’ll actually help you lose weight, but may just make you gain even more fat in the process – Increasing...
Sensitivity has become an increasingly common problem in adults one that is expected to rise even further in the coming years. Mainly because individuals fail to recognize sensitivity as a serious health concern one that can potentially inhibit a person's ability to eat and drink various things. Understand the Problem – What is Sensitivity? Sensitivity is a sharp sensation a person feels when they consume something very hot or something very cold. The sudden burst of pain can be very uncomfortable, and may often force an...
Sometimes the constant reinforcement of any fact or tip, that may even be a lie starts appearing like the truth. Throughout our lives we've been instructed to follow various instructions and rules to maintain our health; to such an extent that they’ve been engrained in our minds.But ever wonder are all our beliefs about oral and dental health correct? or merely a product of profound reinforcement. A few myths that have prominently sprung up and circulated are debunked right here. Myth No. 1 – Brush your Teeth after every Meal As shocking...
Toothaches are the worst type of pain to endure because most of the times they don’t go away immediately. And leave its victims motionless and deprived of the ability to speak or chew, without experiencing a striking pain down their jaw.These awful moments are the ones in which we should think about the things we have done in the past, and the habits that we should have adopted that could prevent the state we are in today. And thankfully if we are not in that state, to reweigh the things...
Periodontal gum disease is a serious illness that not only affects the oral cavity and teeth but has the potential to gradually progress and affect the entire body. The bacteria that causes the disease is present in the mouth and may gain access to the blood supply; allowing it to spread throughout the body and affect different organs and body parts. The bacteria can cause cardiovascular diseases and heart problems if it gains access to the heart and surrounding blood vessels, and respiratory infection if it reaches the lungs. Prevention and...
