Regular dental visits are crucial to prevent and detect oral diseases. – Pearly Whites However, the National Health and Morbidity Survey 2019 found that only one in 10 adults utilized oral healthcare in the last 12 months. The study, conducted with 11,674 adults in Malaysia, also found that 65.6% of […]
You don’t need to fear your next appointment. According to the Oral Health Foundation, around half of adults have anxiety or a phobia of going to the dentist. But most patients who make it into the chair find that it’s nowhere near as bad as they feared – and with […]
When it comes to common adages, it’s hard to know what to trust and what to neglect. – Overall Health Does an apple a day really keep the doctor away? Do you need to visit a chiropractor every year if you work a desk job, even if you feel no […]
A smile is one of the first features that people notice about you Though many people find imperfect teeth attractive, thanks to numerous celebrities who have flaunted them, it has become significantly easier to get your teeth looking their best to achieve the dazzling smile you’ve always desired. People are […]
How many of you like going to the dentist? – Fear of the Dentist How many would rather wait until the pain is unbearable before seeking treatment? Dentophobia (a fear of the dentist), it turns out, is one of the most common phobias in the world! I recently walked around […]
What do flossing, fluoride and the COVID-19 vaccine have in common? Preventing disease. Your dentist cares for your mouth because your oral health is essential to your overall health. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, your dentist has been working to put your health and safety first by taking extra steps to […]
Parents can use these tips to help keep a toddler calm while in the dentist’s chair. Anytime toddlers experience something new and unknown, they may feel scared or upset. This is a fairly common response, especially for situations like a visit to the dentist. However, parents can use these tips […]
A crown can be used to repair teeth that are misshapen, damaged, or weakened. A crown, sometimes called a cap, is a tooth-shaped restoration that fits over an existing tooth or an artificial tooth root, called an implant. It can be used in several situations: ▪To cover a misshaped, damaged, […]
About 80 million people in North America are snoring in their sleep, and approximately 12 million Americans have sleep apnea. So what’s the difference, and why does it matter? – Snoring Snoring is caused by the vibration of the soft palate and uvula, occurring when the airway becomes obstructed during […]
Too much saliva can be unsightly and embarrassing; too little can cause dry mouth syndrome. Most people would rather not talk about saliva. Without an active supply of saliva to help defend your mouth from bacteria, fungi and viruses, you can become especially vulnerable to cavities and gum disease. The […]