Oral Health and Your Well-Being

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...

8 Tips to Successfully Brush Kids’ Teeth [infographic]

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...

The Link Between Dental and Mental Health

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...

Dental Advice for Parents and Children [infographic]

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...

Tips for Optimal Dental Hygiene

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...

Don’t Forget to Clean Your Tongue

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...

The Effects of Lung Cancer Treatment on Oral Health

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...

The Dangers of Too Much Sugar

Nov 3, 2017

November is National Diabetes Month. You should prevent excessive sugar intake to help prevent or manage diabetes. Many health experts argue that sugar is the bane of the modern diet. While sugar may taste good, it is hard on the health. It can harm the metabolism and...

Alcohol and Oral Health

Oct 23, 2017

The holiday season is approaching, and people will have the opportunity to spend time with family and friends. There will be celebrations with a bounty of food and drinks, including alcoholic beverages. As champagne, wine, beer, and mixed drinks flow, spirits will be...

Halloween Habits [infographic]

Oct 14, 2017

Candies, chocolates, and cupcakes are all the Cs a child can get during their trick-or-treat game. This causes a lot of them having toothaches and a lot of mothers having headaches. Going to a Layon dentist could solve this problem. But you can avoid this Halloween...