Our teeth function as a ‘Business Card’ as they can indicate social status, hygiene habits as well as health conditions. For example, we associate a pearl white smile with wealth, health, and care. Well, our teeth indicate even more information about us such as age, gender or personality. They also expose our certain personality traits …
We all are aware of what smoking does to our health, and by now we’ve heard and read so many articles and videos of how smoking cigarettes damages our lungs. But the one thing that we don’t know much about is the negative impact of smoking on our dental health. Most of the cigarette packs …
Dental Health is, in fact, an integral part of our overall health. Although we may not always give it the attention that it deserves but it is extremely important. People sometimes feel guilty of not taking their oral health with the seriousness that it demands. When people start delaying the visits to the dentists, they …
A healthy mouth is always good for our body! There are many people who do not connect their mouths to the rest of their bodies. But there is a link because of tooth decay (cavities) and periodontal (gum) disease that leads to many serious health conditions. Nowadays, with the help of scientific evidence, the connection …
A loose permanent tooth is an advanced sign of disease. The reasons behind a loose permanent tooth may vary. In adults, the most common cause for loose teeth is secondary trauma from periodontal (gum) disease. In this, the bacterial plaque built up on teeth from poor oral hygiene causes a chronic infection. It eventually weakens …
When the pink tissue around your teeth is broken or irritated, it means that you have a problem of bleeding gums. Bleeding gums is not normal and it should not be ignored. Do remember that healthy gums do not bleed when brushing or flossing! Bleeding gums is a common oral health problem that may be …
“You are what you eat!” This statement sounds like common sense advice. But this is a fact that our diet and dental health advice failed to focus on foods that you should eat. Food is really important for oral health. In fact, each food that you put into your mouth affects your dental health. According …
In fact, taking care of your teeth requires much more than brushing your teeth and routine dental care. A good teeth care also consists of eating the right foods. There are many foods and beverages that causes plaque. Plaque is a sticky material that contains bacteria. It covers your teeth and gums. If you do …
Tooth sensitivity or bad breath are sometimes the symptoms of a flu bug that usually go away when your flu does. But sometimes, such symptoms that show up in the mouth are much more serious. Now the question arises here that how we can know when these signs are severe and when they are not? …
Healthy teeth are very crucial for our overall health. The reason is they help us to smile and speak and bite as well as chew the food that we need to sustain ourselves. Now, it has become extremely important to understand the different types of teeth that you have throughout your life. Luckily, dental care …