Jan 3, 2018
Every January, people set resolutions to make life better than it was the previous year. The most popular goals tend to focus on money, interpersonal relationships, work, and health. In the health arena, people strive to lose weight and exercise more, but they...
Dec 26, 2017
People have been told since childhood that milk builds strong bones. The message actually refers to calcium, not milk, although milk is a good source of calcium. Calcium is not only good for the bones but also for strong teeth. Milk’s influence, however, has been...
Dec 18, 2017
Many parents observe their kids grinding their teeth, usually at night while they sleep. Teeth grinding, or bruxism, often occurs when infants are teething. It may also happen when children are getting their permanent teeth. Some children may grind their teeth out of...
Dec 11, 2017
Oral health issues could cause pain and difficulty in speaking, chewing and swallowing. These hardships could render you unable to perform even normal day-to-day activities. When the oral health issues are not properly addressed, they could lead to more significant...
Dec 5, 2017
Getting your child brushing their teeth is not an easy task. Actually, it takes more time to convince them than the brushing time. But what they need is a little tickle; a good story and showing them that you are also brushing your teeth. More of these tips...
Dec 4, 2017
A survey involving more than 451,000 respondents showed an association between depression and anxiety and tooth loss. The study, conducted by West Virginia University, conducted a telephone survey of males and females of different races between the ages of 19 years...
Nov 22, 2017
The best thing that you can wear is a smile. True enough. But how can you achieve it? There’s more to do than brushing and flossing your teeth and cleaning your tongue. The secret lies within your eating habit, lifestyle and oral care. Learn more from this...
Nov 21, 2017
Good oral hygiene is critical for overall health. Failing to care for your mouth could result in a variety of dental and medical problems such as infections, gum disease, cardiovascular diseases and more. Follow these steps to maintain excellent oral hygiene: Brush...
Nov 16, 2017
The tongue is an important part of the mouth that allows us to speak, taste, and swallow. Although it is a critical part of our anatomy, however, most of us don’t think about its proper care. The tongue comprises a group of muscles, each of which has a specific job to...
Nov 8, 2017
People who think about the side effects of lung cancer treatment often conjure up images of hair loss and nausea. The effects of cancer treatment are many and include oral complications such as xerostomia (dry mouth) and mucositis (mouth sores). These oral problems...
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