Bad breath can be a nuisance, but for some people, chronic bad breath, can be a source of anxiety and impact their quality of life. While there are several possible causes of halitosis, the main culprit is usually poor oral hygiene or diet. We take a look at some possible […]
Coffee is a popular morning beverage option While you’re in the clear whether you choose to drink water before or after brushing, you might be wondering if the same flexibility applies when it comes to coffee. Brushing your teeth right after getting your caffeine fix is strongly discouraged. Foods and […]
When you floss or brush your teeth, you don’t think twice about the order in which you do it. It’s best to floss before brushing your teeth rather than after. “Not only does it help dislodge food wedged between your teeth, but it also helps to reduce bad breath and […]
Do you try to hide your smile due to your yellow teeth? If so, you should figure out why this is happening rather than keeping your mouth shut! All of us desire teeth that shine bright and white, but we also tend to neglect our nighttime oral hygiene routine, eat […]
Trick or Teeth! Halloween can play some major tricks on your child’s teeth if you’re not careful. We don’t discourage anyone from treating their sweet tooth this time of year, but we want to help make Halloween not so scary for parents who care about their children’s oral health. What […]
Dental Infection A dental infection is an infection of the mouth, teeth, gums, or jawbone. Several things can cause it decay trauma surgery poor oral hygiene The most common symptom of dental infection is pain. Other symptoms include: swelling redness tenderness pus discharge A dental infection can spread to other […]
How coffee stains teeth? Tannins are the primary culprit for coffee stain on teeth. Tannins are in tea and red wine too, which is why these drinks can also stain teeth. Enamel is the hard covering of teeth that protects them from decay and damage. But there are tiny pores […]
Following these six straightforward suggestions for dental home care can improve your oral health Going to the dentist does not rank among many people’s favorite things to do. However, regular appointments with your hygienist are critical to your oral health. If going to the dentist is not your favorite, here […]
Periodontitis Treatment and Management The goal of periodontal treatment is to eliminate plaque, biofilm and calculus, from the tooth surface and establish an environment that can be maintained in health. Treatment of periodontitis can be non-surgical or surgical. The optimal treatment is based on the patient, site and systemic factors. […]
Measuring for Hypertension is an important screening vital sign at dental visits. Hypertension Chronic hypertension is blood pressure that remains consistently higher than normal. Diagnosis of hypertension is generally based on an average of two or more elevated measurement readings obtained on two or more occasions. Although the exact cause […]