Dental crowns are fillings for the front tip of the tooth and have various purposes; and it isn’t just a cosmetic prop to enhance your smile. Yes, many people use it to fix chipped, broken teeth (particularly front and centre) but there are many health reasons to have your teeth set and crowned. A dental […]
The mouth is a sensitive area but heals the fastest. We use our mouths to eat, drink and speak. Unfortunately, the moist, warm grooves and nooks of the mouth make it the perfect breeding ground for bacteria. If you do not have a proper, regular, dental health routine, you could get all sorts of gross, […]
Having your teeth extracted isn’t exactly a pleasant experience. With the right dentist, it can certainly be an easy process, but some pain is always expected, especially in the healing process. However, there is a limit on how much pain should be present, especially after a few days have passed. If your pain persists, or […]
The teething process is difficult for babies because the new teeth actually push through the previously unbroken gums, which is quite painful. But, the teething phase is also notoriously difficult for parents. It can be really frustrating to not be able to soothe your child, especially when you are also exhausted (from the very little […]
Children start shedding their baby teeth from around six years old, and this will continue for some kids until their early teens. Losing your milk teeth and then getting your permanent set are an expected, although sometimes uncomfortable part of life. When the milk teeth emerge in babies, they experience loads of pain and other […]
Mouthwash seems to be the lesser utilised friend of the oral hygiene routine. But, like flossing, it is a very useful step to integrate into your daily ablutions to ensure that you reach every intricate crevice inside your mouth. Germs and bacteria hide in the nooks and crannies that cannot be reached using a conventional […]
Oral health has recently been linked to the well-being of the rest of the body. And that makes total sense. The mouth is the first port of the whole digestive system and as we all know, death starts in the stomach. Oral health has been linked to gut health, dementia, heart defects and now even […]
Toothpaste is a pretty self-explanatory product (it is in the name), but did you know it can clean more than your mouth? Toothpaste is the number one product used on life hack videos for anything from cleaning old jewellery to removing scuff marks from shoes. And the list continues. Mouth Okay, so we would be […]
Many people assume that the wisdom teeth will be removed at some point. This usually happens when the person who has to have them extracted enters early adulthood. Wisdom teeth get their unique name because they typically appear when you’re older, around ages 17 to 21. Usually, the teeth become impacted or infected; some would […]
