Halitosis or bad breath is a common oral condition, primarily due to an overgrowth of harmful bacteria in the mouth. The harmful bacteria feed on sugars and fatty foods that you snack on, thereby creating unfavourable acidic conditions in the mouth. Persistent bad breath may be due to gum disease or tooth decay. Or it […]
Toothache and teeth loss are serious indicators of illness and deeper health issues. The condition of your teeth and gums can tell you loads about your body, your organs and your general health – so be sure to pay close attention to your mouth. Oral diseases afflict more people in the world than any other […]
Gingivitis is essentially the beginning phases of gum disease. It is caused when plaque and bacteria build-up at the base of the tooth and start releasing toxins into the gum tissue. Thankfully, at this early stage, gingivitis is easily treatable and won’t leave any lasting damage. If left untreated though, gingivitis could progress to become […]
We all do it. After a long day of work, business meetings, lunches, kissing and munching on sweets, we get home, utterly exhausted. Most of us do our homely duties and once we plop down onto the couch at night, we fall asleep. And we don’t give our teeth a second thought. Right? Well, scientists […]
Ask any pregnant mom and she will tell you that her pregnancy took its toll on many parts of her body, but the most significant attack was on her pearly whites. Pregnancy is hard on the mouth, with many women suffering from morning sickness (which means constant vomiting and stomach acid attacking the teeth and […]
