We all know that smoking leads to a lot of health complications, most commonly damage to our respiratory system. However, smoking also negatively impacts our oral health. When you smoke, you’re also damaging your teeth and gums. Here are four ways that smoking damages your oral health: 1. The build-up of plaque and tartar in […]
Since childhood, we’re no strangers to toothaches thanks to sweets and chocolates. For a lot of us, our parents reminded us to brush our teeth time and time again. Otherwise, we get bad cavities. Regular visits to the dentists and professional cleans are the most effective preventive measures that can help treat cavities or […]
Let’s face it, a missing tooth can really give your confidence a hit. More often than not, people avoid smiling due to the gaps in their teeth which can be difficult to deal with. But aside from lowered self-confidence and physical appearance, having missing teeth can also have repercussions on your dental health if left […]
A mouth guard is a dental device designed to protect the mouth, teeth, tongue, and gums from injury. This is usually for people who are active in sports and other physical activities. Aside from serving as mouth protectors in contact sports, some mouth guards are for teeth protection against involuntary grinding and clenching. Other dentists […]
A dental bridge is a safe and effective solution for tooth replacement. It restores a person’s smile and appearance. More importantly, it addresses additional dental and bite-related problems as a result of permanent teeth loss. True enough, there are many reasons why adults lose teeth. Poor hygiene, age, and accidents are all contributing factors. Whatever […]
One of the reasons why many people tend to skip wearing metal braces is because braces often look unattractive. If you want to straighten your teeth without feeling self-conscious, getting an Invisalign treatment might just solve the problem. These look like invisible braces and will work best for minor to moderate dental issues. Let us […]
Wisdom teeth are the last permanent teeth to spring up in a human mouth. These grow at the backmost part of the gumline of both upper and lower jaw. Erupting wisdom teeth are notorious for bringing severe pain if it becomes impacted, and a dentist may eventually recommend for a wisdom tooth removal. Why Do […]
As the saying goes, prevention is better than any cure, and that’s certainly the case when it comes to your teeth. Preventive dentistry offers exactly that. It is the practice of caring for your teeth to keep them healthy and well, to prevent problems that may arise in the future. So, let’s look at the […]
As teeth have been around as long as human beings, they tend to have a host of myths attached to them which have accumulated over time. Some myths about teeth are simply old wives’ tales, but some have a grain of truth in the legends they provide. Here’s an insight into five myths about teeth […]
We all know stress has negative effects on the body. Labelled the silent killer, it can impact everything from our mental health to our heart and digestive system. But amidst the myriad of health consequences it’s been linked to, such as obesity, heart disease, anxiety and headaches, few people appreciate the drastic toll stress can […]
