Oral health is an important aspect of your overall health. Many individuals make the right lifestyle choices concerning nutrition, exercises, and adequate sleep for their overall physical health. But they neglect their oral health, which is a window to achieving lifelong healthiness. Proper oral hygiene is crucial as we age. Here are some common dental
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In the past, children didn’t use to get braces until they reached their teen years. That trend has altogether changed and you’ll get kids as young as five having braces on. Nowadays, it’s not just the kids who seek orthodontic treatment, but adults as well. Braces play an important role in helping to realign crooked
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Accidents do happen. You may slip and knock off your tooth, a kid may be knocked down and injure the mouth during a game or may bite too hard that you hurt your tongue or damage a tooth. Just like the common health emergencies, time is key, and the next few steps after the accident
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People with missing teeth are presented with two options: They can either get dentures or have dental implants to fix the problems. The most common implants are comprised of a hardened metal substance, titanium that gets embedded into your jawbone using screws. The titanium roots or anchors your replacement tooth giving you a reason to
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It is not only important to have healthy teeth but also healthy gums. Your gums safeguard the part that attaches the teeth to your jawbone. Basic knowledge on how to maintain healthy gums will help you avoid gum diseases and other problems that affect your entire oral system. Here are five ways to maintain healthy
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Onion and garlic are common ingredients used to add flavour to meals. They both have tremendous health benefits, especially garlic which has been in some cases linked reducing risks of certain types of cancer. Unfortunately, as much as they add a distinctive flavour to food, onion and garlic cause bad breath (halitosis) which can last
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Good oral care is essential for clean, strong teeth and healthy gums. Poor oral health can lead to low self-esteem and health complications. For instance, an infection in your mouth maybe a sign to a life-threatening condition or a cause to some other illness. Here is how your oral health might affect your overall health:
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If you are unhappy because your teeth are stained or not straight, don’t panic, with today’s technology you can smile bigger and brighter than ever. There are many procedures available in the field of cosmetic dentistry to treat discoloured, chipped, misshapen or missing teeth. Teeth Whitening Also called teeth bleaching, this is a common cosmetic
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Since the age of 6 months when babies start teething; they will start feeling all consequential symptoms that accompany teething such as drooling that irritate the baby’s sensitive skin. The irritation causes rashes known as a teething rash. The teething rash is caused by saliva, food bits sticking on the neck and wetness that irritate
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Tongue scraping is highly recommended for the prevention of halitosis or having foul mouth odour. The process involves the use of small plastic or metal tool with rounded edges to scrape off the bacteria and other food particles on this vital body organ. Additionally, you risk getting all sorts of unwanted respiratory disorders due the
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