Category: Dental Hygiene

Everyone’s heard of root canals. Unfortunately, most people associate them with terrible experiences filled with pain and dread. But what do you really know about root canals and are they worthy of all the horror stories? WHAT IS A ROOT CANAL? A root canal is a procedure that treats a severely infected tooth. During the…

  During festivals and other happy occasions most of us end up consuming more chocolate than we would on a normal basis and asking ourselves, \”is chocolate bad for your teeth?\” If you are wondering whether chocolate is bad for your teeth, or if consuming too much of it may exacerbate any existing dental conditions…

We all know the basics when it comes to keeping your teeth healthy: brush, floss, visit the dentist twice a year. But there are habits and lifestyle choices that could be harming your dental health that will surprise you. In this article, you will learn some of the nasty habits to avoid to protect your…

Your gums are made of a soft yet, tenacious tissue designed to cover the bones supporting your teeth. They form a tight seal around your teeth and act as a barrier to disease causing bacteria. If plaque is not removed, it can release toxins that irritate and inflame the gums, causing a condition called gingivitis. If…

Cavities or ‘dental caries’ as they are known in the world of Dentistry occur due to certain bacteria present in your mouth. In the presence of carbohydrates/sugar, these bacteria produce acid that destroys the tooth’s enamel and the layer under it, the dentin. Following are the reasons why you may be more prone to cavities: Foods…

It seems that dentists and dental hygienists have a bad reputation for naming off a bunch of foods that aren’t very good for your teeth.Well… to get rid of that reputation, I’ve decided to do the opposite. Here’s a list of 16 snacks that you’ll enjoy almost as much as your teeth will: List of…

Women are more proactive than men in maintaining their teeth and gums. That’s right! As per new research published in the April Journal of Periodontology. Women are more proactive than men in maintaining their teeth and gums. That’s right!  As per new research published in the April Journal of Periodontology. Read on to discover how…

If you don’t brush and floss daily, particles of food can remain in the mouth, collecting bacteria, which can cause bad breath. Breath mints and chewing gum are great temporary solutions to bad breath, but they can’t help you if your bad breath problem stems from something beyond the garlic and onions you had for…

Smiling and laughing can have a positive effect on your well-being, but as you make the transition from child to adult, you often tend to lose the habit of indulging in these behaviors. A good example of this is a children’s playground: You often see the kids running around, constantly laughing and smiling as they…