By the time your kiddo’s baby teeth start popping out at around six months, it has developed below the gum line since the 6th week of pregnancy. Take good care of these little teeth from the go-to to prevent harmful dental problems in the future. Under those baby teeth, adult permanent or adult teeth are […]
It takes more than good oral care to prevent teeth damage. A lot of people don’t consider teeth to be a high maintenance body part. Without knowing it, you can be peeling away at the enamel of your teeth. There are many ways you can do this – for example, by sucking your thumb or […]
Some dentists swear by using mouthwash as part of your daily oral hygiene routine. In contrast, others advise limiting the use to a few times a week and instead focusing on improving your twice-daily brushing and flossing routine. Besides freshening up bad breath or providing a bright, white smile, mouthwashes can play a vital role […]
The dangers of sugar are more and more highlighted these days, with many choosing to cut out the delicious tasting additive. It leads to truly painful and expensive tooth decay. You eat the sugar, the harmful bacteria Streptococcus mutans and Streptococcus sorbrinus, that sits on your teeth gobble up the sweet stuff and release acids […]
The New Year is a few days away, and what better way to start it than with a revitalised smile and tips on how to maintain that goal? Of course, your resolutions can include many self-care options, such as exercising more or taking on a new hobby, but where’s the harm in doing something special […]
Over-indulgence in alcohol, puddings and cakes all take their toll on your belly and your teeth over the festive season. But, you can avoid giving the plaque a chance to build up – and still enjoy the rest of the holidays! Remember to follow the basic oral hygiene rules; flossing to remove the plaque from […]
Your stomach acid can impact your oral environment, just as oral health can affect your gastrointestinal health and teeth. The mouth is the starting point of the chemical and physical digestion process, playing a considerable role that impacts digestive health for better or worse. Good oral hygiene and dietary habits may result in a healthy […]
Diabetes is a killer, and it is linked to eating, lifestyle and now, the mouth. Besides managing their blood sugar levels, type 1 and type 2 diabetics have to take extra care with preventing gum disease, tooth decay and other oral infections. With high blood sugar levels, white blood cells are weakened, which means that […]
The oral microbiome is made up of microbial groups, bacteria, fungi and so on, all in the different parts of the mouth like teeth, tongue, cheeks, gingiva, palates, and tonsils. Like the gut and skin, the mouth is one of four microbiomes in the body where 700 to 1000 plus different types of beneficial oral […]
One minute your mouth is clear, and the next, you accidentally bite your tongue or a sliver of almond jabs your gums, and there it is – a break in the skin that causes a mouth ulcer. Ulcers, also known as canker sores, are red, yellow or grey and usually disappear after a few days […]
