The importance of tongue scraping
Tongue scraping is an important yet often overlooked part of maintaining good oral hygiene. Many people brush their teeth twice daily, floss daily, and even use mouthwash [...]
Taking care of your teeth in the winter
Holiday celebrations are typically connected to winter. However, this is also when you are more prone to illnesses, including colds, coughs, fevers, and even tooth problems. Tooth [...]
Ways to remove plaque and tartar naturally at home
Plaque develops on everyone's teeth, but there are certain home remedies you can apply to reduce the amount of plaque that builds. Tartar is a calcified (calcium-containing) [...]
What to do when your child has a cavity
Cavities, commonly known as dental caries or tooth decay, are frequent among youngsters. They can form in either baby or permanent teeth as bacteria in the mouth [...]
Everything you need to know about Oral Thrush?
Oral thrush is an infection caused by an overgrowth of the fungus Candida. Oral thrush is frequent in newborns, the elderly, and those who spend a lot [...]
Taking care of children’s oral health
Many parents struggle to decide how much dental care their children needs. They understand the importance of cavity prevention but don't always know the best way to [...]
How can tooth enamel erosion affect you
Tooth erosion is caused by the wearing away of tooth enamel. Enamel is a strong material that coats and protects the tooth's surface. Sensitivity to warmth and [...]
Pus from teeth or gum? Learn more about Dental Abscess
An abscessed tooth is a bacterial infection that causes a pocket of pus to grow in various tooth regions. It's also known as a dental abscess. A [...]
How your overall health can affect your breath
The way your breath smells says more about you than oral health alone. While we clean our teeth to get rid of that awful morning breath, this [...]
Benefits of chewing sugar-free gum
According to a 2015 study published in PLoS ONE, chewing sugar-free gum for 10 minutes can remove up to 100 million bacteria from the mouth. Chewing [...]